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| Position: | Vice president Senior advisor to the general manager | ||||||||||
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| Born: | (1958-10-22)October 22, 1958 (age 66) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 219 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Chicago Vocational | ||||||||||
| College: | Purdue | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1980: 2nd round, 39th pick | ||||||||||
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Keena Turner (born October 22, 1958) is an American professionalfootball executive and former player, coach, and broadcaster. He was selected by theSan Francisco 49ers in the second round of the1980 NFL draft. A 6'2" 237 poundlinebacker fromPurdue University, Turner played in 11 NFL seasons and spent his entire career with the 49ers. A one timePro Bowl selection, he retired from the 49ers with fourSuper Bowl rings.[1] Turner famously playedSuper Bowl XVI with thechickenpox.[2]
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 inTracy, California with former teammateRonnie Lott.[4]
From 1992 to 1994 Turner coached linebackers at Stanford underBill Walsh.
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