Former USU Player Jim Turner Passes Away
Jun 13, 2023, 12:41 PM | Updated: 12:42 pm
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah State football player Jim Turned passed away. He was 82.
Thomas was a kicker and quarterback for the Utah State Aggies.
He played kicker in the NFL, for both the Jets and Broncos. He was a two-time all-pro and Super Bowl Champion.
Condolences to the family and friends of former Jets K Jim Turner. Jim is the third leading scorer in franchise history.
Jim kicked 3 FGs in Super Bowl III accounting for a risk of 10 of the Jets 16 points. Here's the 1st one to give the Jets a 10-0 lead in the 3rr qtr pic.twitter.com/82MgObrAFU
— New York Jets History (@nyjetshistory) June 12, 2023
He is a member of the Bronco’s Ring Of Fame.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner,” the Broncos said in a statement. “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.
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
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 12, 2023
“Our hearts go out to Jim’s wife, Mary Kay; daughters Lisa, Chris and Alison; and the entire Turner family.”
