| Joe Turner Classic | |
|---|---|
| Joe Turner Classic | |
| Stadium | Ted Wright Stadium |
| Location | Savannah, Georgia |
| Previous stadiums | Memorial Stadium |
| Operated | 1994–2009 |
| 2009 matchup | |
| Savannah State vs. Alabama State (Alabama State 20–17) | |
| 2010 matchup | |
| Savannah State vs. TBA (TBA) | |
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.
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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 football coach in the state of Georgia.
Joe Turner
Turner coached at Woodville (now Tompkins) High School 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 team was the Southeastern Athletic Conference champion with a record of 5-3-0.[1]
Joe Turner Merit Award
Game results
See also
References
- ^ "SIAC Hall of Fame Induction - 1994".
- ^ a b c d "Savannah State Yearly Results". Archived from the original on 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- ^ a b "Savannah State Yearly Results". Archived from the original on 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- ^ "SSU gets first win of the season". 2007-09-08. Archived from the original on 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
- ^ "2008 Football Schedule". Archived from the original on 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- ^ "Alabama St. 20, Savannah St. 17". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
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