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CU to Hold Public Celebration of Life for Coach McCartney

January 13, 2025 | Football, General, Alumni C Club

The University of Colorado Athletic Department will hold a public memorial for legendary football coach Bill McCartney, who passed away Friday, January 10. 

The event, which will be a loving celebration of a titan both on and off the field, will take place on Wednesday, January 22 at the CU Events Center. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 10 a.m.   

The memorial is open and free to the public. Parking is available in Lot 436, which includes the Regent Garage, starting at 8 a.m. ADA parking is available in Lots 421 and 440. 

Former players, support staff, and members of CU Athletics administration who worked directly with Coach Mac are encouraged to RSVP with Kimbirly Orr, Executive Director of the C Club.   

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