About Herb Turner
Lived 1921 – 2002 (aged 80). Herb Turner was an Australian cricketer and australian rules football player.
William Herbert Turner (6 July 1921 – 24 February 2002) was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Nicknamed "Stumpy", Turner was a dual premiership player at Carlton. He could play in the midfield or up forward.
Turner also played first-class cricket with Victoria for whom he was a left-handed batsman and made 96 on debut against Western Australia at the MCG in 1948. In all he made 632 runs in his first-class career at an average of 33.26.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herb Turner?
Australian rules footballer (1921-2002)
When was Herb Turner born?
Herb Turner was born on 6 July 1921 in Woodvale.
When did Herb Turner die?
Herb Turner died on 24 February 2002 in Bendigo.
What was Herb Turner's occupation?
Herb Turner was a cricketer and australian rules football player.
What nationality was Herb Turner?
Herb Turner was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herb Turner (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herb Turner. https://biography.guide/herb-turner/
MLA: "Herb Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herb-turner/.
Chicago: "Herb Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herb-turner/.
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