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.
