GG Jackson’s church came to Memphis, so he rocked the drums and the basketball court
GG Jackson playing drums at Oak Grove Baptist Church Sunday, April 9, 2024. (Courtesy Adrian Shavers)
When the congregation of GG Jackson’s church loaded a bus to Memphis, the Grizzlies’ team chaplain opened the doors to his church for worship.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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