MSSU Athletics Hall of Fame
Turner came to Missouri Southern as both a football player and track and field student-athlete. As a freshman on the football field, Turner, a walk-on led the Lions in receiving yards. He went on to finish his football career with 81 receptions and 1,146 yards. But it was on the track where he made his name. Turner was an All-American, competing in a wide range of events, including the 400m, 100m, hurdles, pole vault, long jump, high jump and relays. As a sophomore, Turner was the MIAA Champion in the decathlon. The same year he was the National Runner-Up in the pole vault, Turner just missed out on All-American honors as a decathlete.
Turner graduated with a degree in business from Missouri Southern and had two minors in human resources and quality management. He currently works at Tateho Ozark Technical Ceramics in Webb City as an Account Manager. He has five children.
