Keena Turner
American football player and executive
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Keena Turner (born October 22, 1958) is an American professional football executive and former player, coach, and broadcaster. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft. A 6'2" 237 pound linebacker from Purdue University, Turner played in 11 NFL seasons and spent his entire career with the 49ers. A one time Pro Bowl selection, he retired from the 49ers with four Super Bowl rings.[1] Turner famously played Super Bowl XVI with the chickenpox.[2]
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Senior advisor to the general manager
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Title | Vice president Senior advisor to the general manager | ||||||||||
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| Born | October 22, 1958 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 219 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker (No. 58) | ||||||||||
| High school | Chicago Vocational | ||||||||||
| College | Purdue | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1980: 2nd round, 39th overall pick | ||||||||||
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After his playing career ended, Turner served as a television co-host for 49ers pre-season games. Currently he serves as the team's vice president and senior advisor to the general manager. [3] Turner and his wife Linda have three children, Sheena, Miles, and Ella.
Turner previously owned a car dealership in Tracy, California with former teammate Ronnie Lott.[4]
Coaching career
From 1992 to 1994 Turner coached linebackers at Stanford under Bill Walsh.
