Victor Snipes
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] He was arrested in September 1991 for unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to one year of court supervision.[4] In 1992, he led NCAA Division I in steals with 3.44 per game.[5]
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| Born | March 19, 1970 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | April 7, 2007 (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]
References
- "Drug bust convictions". Kenosha News. February 21, 2005. p. 17. Retrieved March 23, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Obituary: Victor M. Snipes". Kenosha News. April 12, 2007. p. 6. Retrieved March 23, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Tierney, Tim. "Northeastern". articles.chicagotribune.com. October 21, 1991. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- Surico, Dave. "Ne Ill.'s Snipes Held In Robbery". articles.chicagotribune.com. January 16, 1993. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- "Division I Records". fs.ncaa.org. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
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