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Melvin Turpin(1960-2010)

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Melvin Turpin was born on 28 December 1960 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. He died on 8 July 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
BornDecember 28, 1960
DiedJuly 8, 2010(49)
BornDecember 28, 1960
DiedJuly 8, 2010(49)
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1984 NBA Draft
6.8
TV Special
  • Self - 6th Overall Pick
  • 1984

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  • 1984 NBA Draft
    6.8
    TV Special
    • Self - 6th Overall Pick
    • 1984

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  • Height
    • 6′ 11″ (2.11 m)
  • Born
    • December 28, 1960
    • Lexington, Kentucky, USA
  • Died
    • July 8, 2010
    • Lexington, Kentucky, USA(suicide by gunshot)

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