John Calipari posted sad news yesterday that former Kentucky and Memphis athletic trainer Chris Simmons passed away recently.
Simmons was with Calipari at Memphis and came with him to Kentucky. He was head trainer for the Wildcats from 2009-19.
Calipari Tweeted: “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.”
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
Rest in peace Chris. He was 44 years old.
Please say a prayer for Chris’ family, friends and all the former players and coaches who knew him over the years.
