About Robert Turner
Lived 1971 – 1991 (aged 20). Robert Turner was an American american football player.
Robert "Showtime" Turner Jr. (March 22, 1971 – May 19, 1991) was an American college football player.
Turner was born on March 22, 1971, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Robert and Ruby Turner. He played quarterback for the Port Gibson High School Blue Waves; later he gained acclaim as a defensive back for Jackson State University. He earned Division I-AA All America and All-Southwestern Athletic Conference Honors in 1990.
After a breakout season, Turner was shot and killed on Sunday, May 19, 1991, outside a nightclub in Port Gibson.
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Who was Robert Turner?
American football player (1971-1991)
When was Robert Turner born?
Robert Turner was born on 22 March 1971.
When did Robert Turner die?
Robert Turner died on 19 May 1991.
What was Robert Turner's occupation?
Robert Turner was an american football player.
What nationality was Robert Turner?
Robert Turner was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Turner (defensive back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Turner. https://biography.guide/robert-turner-american-football-player-1971/
MLA: "Robert Turner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-turner-american-football-player-1971/.
Chicago: "Robert Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-turner-american-football-player-1971/.
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