About Jack Turner
Lived 1930 – 2014 (aged 84). Jack Turner was an American basketball player.
Jackie Lee Turner (June 29, 1930 – October 5, 2014) was an American basketball player for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted with the eighth pick in the first round of the 1954 NBA draft by the Knicks. In his one NBA season, Turner averaged 4.3 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game and 1.2 assists per game. He died at a hospital in Bedford, Indiana in 2014.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGNew York6514.2.360.7892.41.24.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Turner?
American basketball player (1930–2014)
When was Jack Turner born?
Jack Turner was born on 29 June 1930 in Bedford.
When did Jack Turner die?
Jack Turner died on 5 October 2014 in Bedford.
What was Jack Turner's occupation?
Jack Turner was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jack Turner?
Jack Turner was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Turner (basketball, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Turner. https://biography.guide/jack-turner/
MLA: "Jack Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-turner/.
Chicago: "Jack Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-turner/.
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