Chris Simmons Obituary – Cause of Death: Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball athletic trainer, Chris Simmons passes away.
He {Chris} was old-school & would sleep in the dorm if it helped kids get ready to play.
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Kentucky head men’s basketball coach John Calipari announced the passing of Chris Simmons, via a social media post.
“Chris Simmons, our trainer at Memphis who came w/ me here, passed away,” coach Calipari tweeted. “He was old-school & would sleep in the dorm if it helped kids get ready to play. Never babied them but always protected. I loved him like a brother and appreciate everything he did for my family. RIP, Chris.”
Chris’ cause of death was not disclosed.
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Chris Simmons, our trainer at Memphis who came w/ me here, passed away. He was old-school & would sleep in the dorm if it helped kids get ready to play. Never babied them but always protected.
I loved him like a brother and appreciate everything he did for my family. RIP, Chris. pic.twitter.com/rmFvLSqvpK
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) January 18, 2023
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