", "May you find comfort in God's promise that we can see our loved Again at John 6:40 & 1 Thessalonians 4:13", "So very sorry to hear about your son. [3] Turner served as a lead plaintiff in a major lawsuit filed by former players against the NFL regarding the health risks of concussions in American football.[4]. [5] Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was a teammate of Turner's in college. He was born on February 05, 1958 (died on March 24, 2016, he was 58 years old) . ", "Former NFL player Kevin Turner's death caused by CTE, not ALS", "Former Patriot Kevin Turner died from CTE, not ALS - The Boston Globe", "The VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank issued the... - Boston University School of Medicine | Facebook", "Was CTE a factor in ex-Patriot Kevin Turner making his nurse his wife — and heir? [3] On November 3 of that year, Boston University Brain CTE Center announced that Turner had a severe case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which led to his death. For the retired American football running back, see Kevin Turner (running back). About. Kevin Turner bottomed out in 2003 when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a security guard with whom he was friendly outside his hotel room in Nashville. He played college football at the University of the Pacific. There are many known causes of ALS, specifically genetic and environmental causes, but most ALS cases are of idiopathic, or unknown, origin. Ps 34:17,18. [citation needed]. Turner played fullback for eight seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots. Turner's life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) was documented in the music video for the song "Journey On" by Ty Herndon. For the retired American football running back, see Kevin Turner (running back). Kevin Ray Turner (born February 5, 1958 in Fremont, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, and the Cleveland Browns. ALS is a clinical diagnosis defined by the loss of movement through the degeneration of motor neuron cells. We're so sad to hear of Kevin's passing. [2] After the NFL, Turner and partner John Palmer started a construction company in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. [3] Turner missed the majority of the 1995 season due to a knee injury. He played college football at the University of the Pacific. Kevin Turner (1969–2016) Getty Images / The Boston Globe / Jim Davis. Turner and his first wife, who were divorced, had three children: Nolan, Natalie, and Cole. His father, Raymond Turner, posted a When he came back the following year, he blocked for Ricky Watters, who led the NFL in rushing yards. His daughter is actress Bree Turner and he has three sons. ALS is a clinical diagnosis defined by the loss of movement through the degeneration of motor neuron cells. His clinical diagnosis remains ALS. Kevin Turner, a fullback who played eight NFL seasons after starring at Alabama, lost his long battle to Lou Gehrig's disease Thursday. Turner and his first wife, who were divorced, had three children: Nolan, Natalie, and Cole. ", "Former NFL player Kevin Turner's death caused by CTE, not ALS", "Former Patriot Kevin Turner died from CTE, not ALS - The Boston Globe", "The VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank issued the... - Boston University School of Medicine | Facebook", "Was CTE a factor in ex-Patriot Kevin Turner making his nurse his wife — and heir? His clinical diagnosis remains ALS. Turner played for New England for three seasons, and then played for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He experienced two neck injuries in 1999, which ended his career. [1] He enrolled at the University of Alabama, where he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. [1] He enrolled at the University of Alabama, where he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Kevin Ray Turner (born February 5, 1958 in Fremont, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, and the Cleveland Browns. In 2012, Jon Frankel of HBO worked with Turner to create the documentary film American Man,[6] describing Turner's life, especially his battle with ALS. [2] After the NFL, Turner and partner John Palmer started a construction company in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. If you need help finding the right words, view our. "[11], "Kevin Turner, 1969–2016: Former Alabama, NFL fullback known for toughness, versatility", "Fomer [sic] NFL, Alabama player Kevin Turner dies after ALS battle", "Kevin Turner, leading plaintiff in NFL concussions lawsuit, battles ALS", American Man: Kevin Turner's Price for Gridiron Glory, "BU Announces Former NFL Player Kevin Turner Had Advanced CTE | School of Medicine", "Lead Plaintiff in N.F.L. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kevin_Turner_(running_back)&oldid=985400309, Players of American football from Alabama, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text and caption, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2018, Articles containing potentially dated statements from December 2018, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 October 2020, at 19:00. [3] Turner missed the majority of the 1995 season due to a knee injury. He played college football at the University of the Pacific. By studying his brain, researchers at the VA, Boston University School of Medicine and Concussion Legacy Foundation discovered that the cause of Kevin Turner’s ALS was motor neuron cell death triggered by CTE, which is a pathological diagnosis. His daughter is actress Bree Turner and he has three sons. Give good old Wikipedia a great new look: Cover photo is available under {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}} license. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [2], The New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) selected him in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of the Pacific. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Kevin Ray Turner (born February 5, 1958 in Fremont, California) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, and the Cleveland Browns. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to your family during this time of grief. Turner married his nurse, Allison Sanford, in 2014. Paul Kevin Turner (June 12, 1969 – March 24, 2016) was a professional American football fullback. ". He was 46. Sportspeople from the San Francisco Bay Area, American football linebacker, 1950s birth stubs, https://americanfootballdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/Kevin_Turner_(linebacker)?oldid=245646. He was 46. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kevin_Turner_(running_back)&oldid=985400309, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 October 2020, at 19:00. He also rushed for 4.7 yards (4.3 m) per carry and had 95 receptions. There are many known causes of ALS, specifically genetic and environmental causes, but most ALS cases are of idiopathic, or unknown, origin. The Kevin Turner Foundation has been created to bring attention to ALS and the need for a cure; to raise awareness about the seriousness of brain trauma in athletes at every level of competition and its connection to motor neuron diseases like ALS; and to financially support efforts to study, treat, prevent and ultimately cure this disease. He played eight seasons in the National Football League for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. He finished his NFL career with 635 rushing yards (4.0 yards per carry), 236 receptions for 2,015 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He played college football at the University of the Pacific. [7][8] Multiple news outlets reported that CTE killed Turner, not ALS. Kevin Turner couldn't sit still on that April afternoon in 1992. Concussion Settlement Had Advanced C.T.E. [5] Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was a teammate of Turner's in college. [2], The New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) selected him in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft. Would you like to suggest this photo as the cover photo for this article? ", "Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I also lost my mom to ALS and I know how devastating it is. [4] As of December 2018[update], Turner's son Nolan is a college football player for the Clemson Tigers football team. [3] Turner served as a lead plaintiff in a major lawsuit filed by former players against the NFL regarding the health risks of concussions in American football.[4]. In June 2010, Turner was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and agreed to donate his brain and spinal cord when he died. Turner died after a multi-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which had been triggered by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). He finished his NFL career with 635 rushing yards (4.0 yards per carry), 236 receptions for 2,015 yards, and 10 touchdowns. [9][10], The following day, the Boston University School of Medicine posted on its Facebook Page, "The VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank issued the following statement: To clarify conflicting media reports, #KevinTurner died of #ALS. Turner attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Alabama. Turner and his two children appeared in the music video along with Herndon. For the retired American football running back, see, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kevin_Turner_(linebacker)&oldid=972142644, Sportspeople from the San Francisco Bay Area, Pages using infobox CFL biography with DatabaseFootball parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 August 2020, at 11:52.

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