Jim Turner, Former Denver Broncos Star Kicker Who Won Super Bowl with New York Jets, Dead at 82
“We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner,” the team wrote
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“We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner,” the team wrote
Jim Turner, a prominent Denver Broncos kicker who contributed to the New York Jets’ lone Super Bowl victory, has passed away. He was eighty-two.
According to several outlets, Turner passed away over the weekend with his family by his side.
The Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner passed away on Monday, and the team posted the following on Twitter to share the news.
The statement said, “Jim retired as the second-leading scorer in NFL history. As a key member of our first Super Bowl team, Jim was instrumental in helping establish the Broncos’ winning tradition in the 1970s.”
The message went on, “Jim’s committed mentoring and support of youth following his career will leave a lasting legacy without our community, but his competitive spirit and reliability defined him as a player.”
The post concluded, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim’s wife, Mary Kay; daughters Lisa, Chris, and Alison; and the entire Turner family.”