Herschell Turner
Herschell C. Turner (born March 29, 1938)[1] is an American former professional basketball player.
_(cropped).jpg.webp) Turner with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in 1959 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1938 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Shortridge (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Nebraska (1957–1960) |
| NBA draft | 1960: 6th round, 45th overall pick |
| Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
| Playing career | 1960–1968 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 45, 34, 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1963 | Chicago Majors |
| 1967 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
| 1967–1968 | Anaheim Amigos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Turner battles for a rebound with Nebraska Cornhuskers teammate Bob Harry
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]
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