Keena Turner
Keena Turner | |
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| Born | October 22, 1958 |
| Occupation(s) | Former professional football player, coach, broadcaster, executive |
| Years active | 1980–1990 (player), 1992–1994 (coach), post-1994 (broadcaster and executive) |
| Known for | Linebacker for San Francisco 49ers, four Super Bowl championships, Pro Bowl honoree |
Keena Turner (born October 22, 1958) is a former professional football player, coach, and broadcaster who now works as an executive. Selected in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers, Turner was a 6'2", 237-pound linebacker hailing from Purdue University. He dedicated his entire 11-year NFL tenure to the 49ers, achieving one Pro Bowl honor and retiring with four Super Bowl championships. Remarkably, Turner participated in Super Bowl XVI while suffering from chickenpox.
After concluding his playing days, Turner transitioned to co-hosting the 49ers’ pre-season game broadcasts. Presently, he holds the position of vice president and senior advisor to the general manager within the organization. Turner and his wife Linda are parents to three children: Sheena, Miles, and Ella.
Beyond his football commitments, Turner partnered with former teammate Ronnie Lott in co-owning a car dealership located in Tracy, California.
Coaching career
Turner served as linebackers coach at Stanford University from 1992 through 1994 under head coach Bill Walsh.