Jack Cristil
On Thursday [Sept. 11] at 6 p.m., Mississippi State University will host a public memorial service honoring legendary MSU sports broadcaster Jack Cristil in the Humphrey Coliseum. MSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to attend, as well as admirers of Jack Cristil throughout Mississippi.
Participating in the celebration of Jack Cristilâs life and work will be MSU President Mark E. Keenum, MSU Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, MSU Head Baseball Coach John Cohen, MSU Sports Broadcaster Jim Ellis, former MSU head basketball coach and player Kermit Davis, Sr., MSU Football Director of Player Personnel and former head football coach and player Rockey Felker, MSU Chief Communications Officer Sid Salter, former MSU basketball player and Starkville High School Head Basketball Coach Greg Carter, former MSU athletic director Larry Templeton, and Jack Cristilâs daughters, Kay Cristil Clouatre and Rebecca Cristil Nelson.
The media is welcome to attend and cover the public event.