Bailey Howell gets jersey retired

Bailey Howell gets jersey retired
Photo by Russ Houston

February 10, 2009

MSU and NBA basketball great Bailey Howell was honored Saturday by his alma mater. During halftime at Humphrey Coliseum, the career scoring record-holder became the first Bulldog to have a jersey retired. The Starkville resident, joined on the floor by wife Mary Lou, spent 12 seasons in the pros and helped the Boston Celtics win two world titles. Topping the day, the current Bulldog squad (16-7, 6-2) came from behind to defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks 86-77. [LSU. Here. 7 p.m. Wed. Be there.]