University in Lafayette County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Chucky Mullins Drive
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023
1. Chucky Mullins Drive Marker
Chucky's battle with his physical disability and his undefeatable spirit changed the University of Mississippi and touched a nation. More than a million dollars was raised for the Chucky Mullins Trust Fund, and he was visited by such stars as Walter Payton, Janet Jackson and President George Bush.
Chucky returned to Oxford in August 1990 in a specially equipped house to renew his pursuit of a degree. However, on May 1, 1991, as he prepared for class, Chucky suddenly stopped breathing, and he died five days later from complications resulting from a blood clot.
In the spring of 1990, the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at Ole Miss initiated the Chucky Mullins Courage Award to be given each spring to an outstanding defensive player who is chosen by the Rebel coaching staff. The recipient wears Mullins' No. 38 jersey number the following season.
38
“Never quit”
Erected 2014 by University of Mississippi.
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Location. 34° 21.501′ N, 89° 32.64′ W. Marker is in University, Mississippi, in Lafayette County. Marker is on Chucky Mullins Drive north of U.S. 278, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: University MS 38677, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jeanette Phillips Drive (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Soldiers Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Temple of the Star (approx. 0.4 miles away); Guyton Hall (approx. half a mile away); David Gaffney Sansing, Sr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); University Park/Old Swayze Field (approx. 0.6 miles away); Longstreet Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil Rights Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in University.
Regarding Chucky Mullins Drive. The main road into the Ole Miss campus, previously named Coliseum Drive, was renamed Chucky Mullins Drive in September, 2014.
Also see . . .
1. Chucky Mullins. Wikipedia entry on the Ole Miss football player. (Submitted on April 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023
2. Chucky Mullins Drive Marker
2. Chucky Mullins and Brad Gaines Story. ESPN report on the unlikely bond formed between Mullins and the opposing player he tackled on that fateful play. (Dmatthewsmedia, uploaded Sept. 17, 2010) (Submitted on April 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
