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] 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]

Victor Snipes
Personal information
Born(1970-03-19)March 19, 1970
Washington, D.C.
DiedApril 7, 2007(2007-04-07) (aged 37)
Kenosha, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft1993: undrafted
PositionPoint guard
Career highlights and awards

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

  1. "Drug bust convictions". Kenosha News. February 21, 2005. p. 17. Retrieved March 23, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Obituary: Victor M. Snipes". Kenosha News. April 12, 2007. p. 6. Retrieved March 23, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Tierney, Tim. "Northeastern". articles.chicagotribune.com. October 21, 1991. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  4. "Division I Records". fs.ncaa.org. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  5. Surico, Dave. "Ne Ill.'s Snipes Held In Robbery". articles.chicagotribune.com. January 16, 1993. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
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