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Gary Turner played for five years with Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics and was a third round pick for the World Champions in 1966. He lettered for three years on the Horned Frog hard courts and still ranks near the top in career scoring and rebounding at TCU. Turner led the team in scoring and rebounding all three years he competed for TCU (1964-66) and is the only TCU player to do so. He was selected team MVP in 1964 and 1966, led the SWC in rebounding in 1964 and 1965 and earned All-SWC honors all three years. Turner is a member of the 30-Point Club (three times), the 1,000 Point Club and the 20 Rebound Club (three times). At the time of his induction, he ranked third all-time in career points with 19.8 per game. His 21.8 points per game during his senior year ranks him sixth all-time on the season points per game chart. He ranks third in career rebounds, averaging 12.3 rebounds per game.