LSUDad Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Services Wednesday for former LSU quarterback, local high school coach Win Turner ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT MAY 30, 2021 - 6:26 PM Buy Now The LSU football team runs onto the field in Tiger Stadium as fireworks erupt in this undated photo. Funeral services are set Wednesday for Winton “Win” Turner, a former LSU quarterback who went on coach and teach at Redemptorist and Lee high schools. Turner died May 25 at 85. Turner helped Istrouma High School to a state football championship in 1951. He lettered at LSU for four years (1953-54, 1956-57) and was the Tigers’ starting quarterback as a senior, sharing the backfield with the legendary Jimmy Taylor and Billy Cannon. In an era when there was little passing, Turner completed 16 of 41 passes that season for 231 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior, he was 20 of 59 for 264 yards and two scores. Services will be held at 3 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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