About Herschell Turner
Lived 1938 – 2024 (aged 86). Herschell Turner was an American basketball player.
Herschell C. Turner (March 29, 1938 – August 13, 2024) was an American professional basketball player.
Turner played basketball at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Turner played for the Baltimore Bullets of the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) during the 1960–61 season and won the EPBL championship in 1961. He played two games with the Scranton Miners of the EPBL during the 1962–63 season. and Pittsburgh Pipers He died in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 13, 2024, at the age of 86.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herschell Turner?
American basketball player
When was Herschell Turner born?
Herschell Turner was born on 29 March 1938 in Indianapolis.
When did Herschell Turner die?
Herschell Turner died on 13 August 2024 in Grand Rapids.
What was Herschell Turner's occupation?
Herschell Turner was a basketball player.
What nationality was Herschell Turner?
Herschell Turner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herschell Turner. https://biography.guide/herschell-turner/
MLA: "Herschell Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herschell-turner/.
Chicago: "Herschell Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herschell-turner/.
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