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]

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. Surico, Dave. "Ne Ill.'s Snipes Held In Robbery". articles.chicagotribune.com. January 16, 1993. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  5. "Division I Records". fs.ncaa.org. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
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