Victor M. Snipes (legally changed later to Victor M. Turner;[1] March 19, 1970 – April 7, 2007)[2] was an American basketball player. He played for Lake Land College before joining Northeastern Illinois.[3] In 1992, he led NCAA Division I in steals with 3.44 per game.[4] He was arrested in September 1991 for unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to one year of court supervision.[5]
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Born | (1970-03-19)March 19, 1970 Washington, D.C. |
Died | April 7, 2007(2007-04-07) (aged 37) Kenosha, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
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NBA draft | 1993 / Undrafted |
Position | Point guard |
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Born in Washington, D.C., raised in Chicago, Illinois, and eventually a resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Snipes died in Kenosha on April 7, 2007 at age 37.[2] At the time of his death he was a professional welder.[2]
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