There are 4 article(s) tagged Jackson Hughey:

• October 2024

  • Memphis booster creates legacy fund in honor of late Tigers fan

    Highland Hundred president Phil Glass said $4,000 has already been raised in Jackson Hughey’s memory. 

    By Frank Bonner II October 22, 2024

• September 2024

  • The ‘Ultimate Tiger’ pays homage to one of the biggest Memphis fans

    The late Jackson Hughey had unwavering support for the Tigers even while battling cancer for six-and-a-half years. Phil Glass, who is known as the “Ultimate Tiger,” says Hughey was the team’s true No. 1 fan. 

    By Frank Bonner II September 26, 2024

• January 2024

  • Calkins: Jackson Hughey will be laid to rest Wednesday — wearing a Memphis Tigers shirt

    Jackson Hughey — who died Sunday after a six-year battle with cancer — was as devoted a Memphis Tigers fan as there ever was. Along the way, he reminded us not to take our games for granted.

    By Geoff Calkins January 31, 2024

• September 2022

  • Calkins: He’s postponing chemo for Memphis football. At long last, the Tigers are back.

    How excited is Jackson Hughey for Memphis football? He’s postponing chemotherapy to go to Starkville Saturday. It hasn’t been the easiest offseason for college football fans. But finally, game day is back. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 02, 2022