Joe Turner Classic

Joe Turner Classic

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stadium = Ted Wright Stadium
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location = Savannah, Georgia
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years = 1994 - 2008
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The Joe Turner Classic is an annual American football game played in Savannah, Georgia at Ted Wright Stadium on the campus of Savannah State University.

History

The first Joe Turner Classic was held in 1993 at Ted Wright Stadium in Savannah, Georgia. The game is dedicated to Joe Turner a graduate of Savannah State University, and a legendary high school head football coach in the state of Georgia.

Joe Turner

Turner coached at Woodville (now Tompkins High) in the state of Georgia from 1960-80. He was named Georgia High School "Coach of the Year" seven times in a career that featured a won-loss record of 204-101-4 in the high school ranks. Turner served as head football coach of Savannah State coach for three seasons (1947 - 1949) and compiled a record of 9-13-1. The 1948 teams were Southeastern Athletic Conference champions with a record of 5-3-0. [cite web|url=http://thesiac.com/siac-hall-of-fame/|title=SIAC Hall of Fame Induction - 1994]

Joe Turner Merit Award

Game Participants

The Tigers of Savannah State University are annual participants in the game.

Game results

ee also

*List of black college football classics

References


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