Born: July 2, 1957
Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS
Year Induction: 1999
Blair High School, Hattiesburg (1971-74)
Jackson State University (1974-78)
Golden State Warriors (1978-1987)
Houston Rockets (1987-89)
New Jersey Nets (1989-90)
Purvis is the younger brother of former JSU and NBA first-round choice Eugene Short. He had more than 150 college offers, but chose to play with his brother at JSU. Learned to shoot his high-arching jump shot by shooting over Hattiesburg High coach Johnny Hurtt’s broomstick.
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