Herschell Turner

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Herschell Turner
Herschel Turner (1959) (cropped).jpg
Turner with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in 1959
Personal information
Born(1938-03-29)March 29, 1938
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolShortridge (Indianapolis, Indiana)
CollegeNebraska (1957–1960)
NBA draft1960 / Round: 6 / Pick: 45th overall
Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
Playing career1960–1968
PositionPoint guard
Number45, 34, 50
Career history
1961–1963Chicago Majors
1967Pittsburgh Pipers
1967–1968Anaheim Amigos
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Turner battles for a rebound with Nebraska Cornhuskers teammate Bob Harry

Herschell C. Turner (born March 29, 1938)[1] is an American former professional basketball player.

Turner played basketball at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[1] Turner was selected by the Syracuse Nationals as the 45th overall pick of the 1960 NBA draft.[1]

Turner played for the Anaheim Amigos[2] and Pittsburgh Pipers[1] of the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the 1967–68 season.[1] Turner also played for the Harlem Globetrotters.

Following his basketball career, Turner became an exhibited painter.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Herschell Turner page at Basketball-Reference.com
  2. ^ 1967-68 Anaheim Amigos roster at RememberTheABA.com Archived 2009-02-23 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Herschell Turner Fine Art - Pastels and Mixed Media | the Rapidian".

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