Keena Turner Movies, Biography & Filmography

Keena Turner exemplified the San Francisco 49ers' dominance throughout the 1980s as a versatile, game-changing linebacker. Born October 22, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, Turner attended Chicago Vocational High School before starring at Purdue University, where he earned First-team All-Big Ten honors in 1978 and 1979. Drafted by the 49ers in the second round (39th overall) in 1980, the 6-foot-2, 219-pound Turner spent his entire 11-year career in San Francisco, playing in 153 games with 118 starts. He won four Super Bowl championships (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV) and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1985. Turner was also honored with the Len Eshmont Award in 1984 for exemplifying "courageous and inspirational play." His career totals included 19.5 sacks and 11 interceptions. Turner's strengths defined versatility and reliability. Hall of Fame…