MEL
TURPIN
| HT/WT | 6' 11", 240 lbs |
| DOB | 12/28/1960 (59) |
| COLLEGE | Kentucky |
| DRAFT | 1984: Rd 1, Pk 6 (WAS) |
| STATUS | Inactive |
Team History
NBA Draft 1984
General Information
Name
Melvin Harrison Turpin
NBA Debut
October 26, 1984
High School
Bryan Station in Lexington Kentucky
Age
59 years old
Born
December 28, 1960 in Lex
College
Kentucky
Nicknames
Mel
Dinner Bell
Big Dipper
El Mel
El Mucho Grande
Mealman
Turp
Positions
Center
Shooting Hand
Right
General Information
Name
Melvin Harrison Turpin
NBA Debut
October 26, 1984
High School
Bryan Station in Lexington Kentucky
Age
59 years old
Born
December 28, 1960 in Lex
College
Kentucky
Nicknames
Mel
Dinner Bell
Big Dipper
El Mel
El Mucho Grande
Mealman
Turp
Positions
Center
Shooting Hand
Right