James Lee Turner (born June 15, 1959) was an American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons. But there were some scouts. The latter is what led him to a career in pro football. One year later he was a rookie with the Jets and began a great career that started under the lights of Broadway and culminated in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. "It always has, and that's the only thing I miss.". A 1988 inductee into the Broncos Ring of Fame, Jim Turner still ranks as one of the most prolific kickers of all time in professional football. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano picks out three former Broncos stars â in addition to Randy Gradishar â and two former coaches who should be considered for the Hall of Fame. Jim Saccomano catches up with Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. When the Denver Broncos acquired Jim Turner from the New York Jets in a 1971 offseason trade, the Broncos not only were gaining one of the key pieces to their first hint of playoff success but also one of the most illustrious kickers in pro football history. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Those were halcyon days for the Broncos and John Elway vs. New England, as Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano writes,.
All Rights Reserved. He was a three-time letterman as a quarterback at Utah State, and he was as old school as they come. James Rapien. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft.
"Everything is student-athlete, student first," Turner says. Jim and his wife Mary Kay still live in the Denver area, and these days Turner is mostly retired to the grandkids and gardening, but he has always stayed physically active and remains a part of alumni activities through his membership in the Ring of Fame. Jim Turner. "The program that I was involved in was called 'Play it Smart.' He played in the first football game at Shea Stadium, an easy 30-6 Jets win over the Broncos in what was also the first game of his career, and Turner says that "the furthest thoughts from my mind that night were that I would kick for 16 years in pro football, and that I would ever be back out west playing for the Broncos.". Turner was a key part of Broncos teams that earned a total of three playoff appearances from 1977-79 and division titles in 1977 and 1978. If you played on offense, you had to play on defense, too. Open menu button Primary nav Team Schedule News Video Photos Podcasts Community Cheerleaders Stadium Fans Fit Employment Enews Watch Tickets Travel Pro Shop LIVE NFL GAMES Shop. He has been honored by the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation by the creation of an annual award in his name for his work with youth. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano describes what it was like watching his 55th Broncos season opener. On an October day in 1968, on his way to becoming "Broadway Joe," world champion and the toast of New York City, Joe Namath fell victim to a defensive attack by Denver. At the time of his retirement Turner ranked second in NFL career scoring as well as second in field goals, and he was just the fourth player ever to reach the 500-point mark. As Tom Brady returns to Denver for perhaps the final time, Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano looks back on his first game at Mile High back in 2001. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Copyright © 2019 Denver Broncos. "I honestly thought I would be raising my flowers in the garden and helping with the grandkids," says Turner, noting that Broncos owner Pat Bowlen was personally and financially supportive of Turner and his work with kids.
NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. James Lee Turner (born June 15, 1959) was an American football defensive back who played five seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons.He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft.He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles and attended Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas. Turner takes obvious pride and gratification in the program. In 1977, Turner helped Denver post a 12-2 regular-season record to earn the franchise's first-ever playoff berth en route to advancing to Super Bowl XII against Dallas. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano looks back on the team's early training camps and the unorthodox methods that were used at the time. Preparation, work ethic, and a fierce competitive spirit met timing, and Turner entered pro football as it began its explosion into the American social fabric. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano speaks with former Broncos punter Billy Van Heusen about directional punting and Sam Martin.
When Jim Turner was at Utah State, his coach had a simple rule. It was a tough town, and tough times, and anything I could do to tutor and mentor those kids, I tried to do.". © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. Jim Turner Stats Summary | NFL.com.
"The kids remind me of myself growing up in a small town called Crockett, California. Jim Turner 'feels really good' about offensive line, admits the Bengals have looked at free agents. He never missed a game as a pro and finished his career with a streak of 228 consecutive appearances, including 130 in his nine seasons (1971-79) with the Broncos, for whom he scored 742 points to establish himself as Denver's all-time leader until fellow Ring of Fame kicker Jason Elam passed that mark. Search. There must have been 2,000 pigeons in attendance, and no people.". "We helped dozens of kids go to college who might not otherwise have had the opportunity, and I really loved working with those young kids," Turner says. Broncos Team Historian looks back on how the Los Angeles Chargers' first head coach made a lasting impact on the league, including the Broncos. So, not only did he play quarterback, Turner also played safety and was the team's kicker. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. But in addition to settling into a life of retirement and devotion to grandchildren, he became involved in a program put together with the support of the National Football Foundation, which is the amateur association of high school and college football. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano looks back on the Broncos' first-ever game in Denver. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. "I think kicking in Shea Stadium prior to becoming a Denver Bronco would harden anybody," Turner says. Offensive line coach Jim Turner is returning to the NFL with the Bengals, his first coaching job in the league since he was fired in 2014 as a result of the Dolphins' bullying scandal.
"Coming from a small high school like I did, to retiring as the second leading scorer in the history of the game, it's all amazing to me still," Turner says. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "It was the dreaded Gotham Bowl," Turner recalls, "and until the recently created Pinstripe Bowl, it was the only postseason bowl game ever played in New York City. [1], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_Turner_(American_football)&oldid=758926096, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 January 2017, at 08:16. Jim Turner football cards: 1966 Topps #103, 1969 Glendale Stamps #228, 1969 Topps #29A, 1969 Topps #29B, 1969 Topps 4-in-1 #38, 1969 Topps Mini-Card Albums #24, 1970 Topps #104, 1971 Topps #136, 1972 Sunoco Stamps #180, 1972 Topps #226, 1972 Topps #344, 1973 Topps #334, 1974 Topps #406, 1975 Topps #158, 1976 Topps #421, 1977 Topps #358, 1978 Topps #12 I absolutely loved working with young, mostly minority, high-risk kids. Broncos Team Historian looks back on the great history of quarterbacks in the rivalry between the Broncos and Chiefs. "It tickled me to be put under the gun," Turner says. Skip to main content. K Info; Stats; Advertising. Indeed, he did it well enough that Turner became the face of "Play it Smart" and was written up in numerous publications, including Sports Illustrated, which focused on the dramatic success of the program. The winds at Shea were brutal, and coming from a town of only 1,800 to growing up with the Jets and in New York, I was ready when I came to Denver.". During his senior year, the Aggies played in a New York bowl game at the legendary Polo Grounds. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles and attended Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Pro football continues to evolve and develop, but a "first" can only happen once, and Jim Turner had a pivotal role in the first Super Bowl appearances of both the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets. "New York is hard to play in. The Cincinnati Bengals are hiring former Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Jim Turner as new coach Zac Taylor's assistant. He joined Denver after having played seven seasons for the Jets (1964-70), helping lead the club to a victory in Super Bowl III against Baltimore in one of the greatest playoff upsets in history. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano looks back on the great battles between head coaches Bill Belichick and Mike Shanahan. Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano looks back on the team's history with undrafted players and those who were drafted very low making the roster. Denver going to the Super Bowl was as big a surprise to the football world as the Jets had been in winning it, and Turner had a big hand â and foot â in both.
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