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Jon Heath

Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner dies at age 82

Former Denver Broncos kicker Jim Turner has died at age 82, his family has confirmed.

The Broncos released the following statement on Monday:

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner. Retiring as the second-leading scorer in NFL history, Jim was instrumental in helping establish the Broncos’ winning tradition in the 1970s as a key member of our first Super Bowl team. 

While his competitive spirit and reliability defined him as a player, Jim’s dedicated mentorship and support of youth following his career will leave a lasting legacy within our community. 

Our hearts to out to Jim’s wife, Mary Kay; daughters Lisa, Chris and Alison; and the entire Turner family. 

Turner played for the New York Jets from 1964-1970, helping them win Super Bowl III following the 1968 season. He later joined the Broncos in 1971 and remained with the team through the 1979 season.

During his 16-year career, Turner went 304-of-488 on field goal attempts with a long of 53 yards. When he retired following the 1979 season, his 304 converted field goals ranked No. 2 on the NFL’s all-time list (Adam Vinatieri now holds the record with 599).

With the Broncos, Turner converted 151-of-232 field goal attempts and 283-of-301 extra point attempts. Turner’s 742 points rank third on Denver’s all-time list behind Brandon McManus (946) and Jason Elam (1,786). Turner is considered one of the best kickers in franchise history.

A two-time Pro Bowler and a second-team member of the AFL All-Time Team, Turner was added to the Broncos’ Ring of Fame in 1988.

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