Longtime southern Illinois sports historian Fred Huff dies at 94
Longtime Southern Illinois University Carbondale sports information director Fred Huff died Saturday, March 18.
Published: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:36 AM CDT
(KFVS) - Longtime Southern Illinois University Carbondale sports information director Fred Huff died Saturday, March 18.
According to obituary information, he was 94 years old.
He was a writer and historian for Southern Illinois sports – having published countless books on everything from SIU athletics to the Du Quoin State Fair.
Huff was part of the SIU sports information department for more than 35 years -- and served as sports information director from 1960 to 1971 and then again from 1983 to 2001.
He also promoted the Hambletonian -- harness racing’s top event -- at the Du Quoin State Fair from 1957 to 1980.
Huff is a member of the Saluki Athletics Hall of Fame -- as well as five other halls of fame.
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