Howie Turner
American gridiron football player (1922–2004)
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Howard "Touchdown" Turner (October 13, 1922 – November 2, 2004) was a Canadian football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1951.[1] He previously played football for and attended North Carolina State University. He died in 2004.[2][3]
PositionHalfback
BornOctober 13, 1922
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 2004 (aged 82)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 13, 1922 Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 2004 (aged 82) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 173 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina State |
| NFL draft | 1947: 7th round, 50th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1954 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Awards and highlights | |
