Herb Turetzky was an NBA scorer who died on April 4, 2022.
The Brownsville native previously worked over 2200 games dating as far back to the ABA debut as the New Jersey Americans on October. 23, 1967, at the Teaneck Armory.
Turetzky departed in October after 54 years as the franchise’s sole scorekeeper.
One of the night’s he always talked about was the night he was dragged into the celebratory locker room shower in 1976 after Julius Erving’s Nets defeated the Denver Nuggets to win the ABA title.
He was 76 years old.
Herb Turetzky obituary: What happened to Herb Turetzky?
Turetzky died leaving behind his wife of 51 years, Jane.
His daughter Jennifer and son David, daughter-in-law Heather, and grandchildren Jack and Harper survive him.
How did Herb Turetzky die?
Herb Turetzky died naturally as of 2022.
He was surrounded by his family and friends.
He will truly be missed among the association of scorers in America.
