Former NFL kicker Jim Turner, a member of the Broncos’ Ring of Fame, has died at age 82, his family announced Monday. The news that he had died due to heart failure with his family by his side Saturday was first reported by KUSA-TV in Denver.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker, Jim Turner,” a statement from the Broncos read. “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.”
We're deeply saddened by the passing of #BroncosROF K Jim Turner.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 12, 2023
Retiring as the second-leading scorer in NFL history, Jim was instrumental in helping establish our winning tradition as a key member of our first Super Bowl team.
Our hearts go out to the entire Turner family. pic.twitter.com/P3Sq9w5Wh4
