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Former Patriots DB/KR Vic Purvis Dies at 82
- Vic Purvis dies at 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Southern Miss announces his passing.
- Purvis played 14 games as a rookie in 1966, primarily as a defensive back and kick returner.
- Purvis’ football career included a brief NFL/AFL tenure before a shoulder injury shortened his time with the Patriots.
- Purvis transitioned to broadcasting and spent 41 years as Southern Miss’ color analyst.
- He retired from broadcasting in 2014 after a long career covering Southern Miss football.
- Purvis is remembered by longtime broadcast partner John Cox as a great teammate and person.
- Purvis played with notable Patriots figures and shared the defensive field with players later inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.
- Purvis’ college era at Southern Miss included leading the team in rushing in back-to-back seasons.
- The article includes tributes from Southern Miss and summarizes Purvis’ legacy in football and broadcasting.
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