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| Fullback | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: June 12, 1969 | |
| Place of birth: Prattville, Alabama | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Alabama | |
| NFL Draft: 1992 / Round: 3 / Pick: 71 | |
| Debuted in 1992 for the New England Patriots | |
| Last played in 1999 for the Philadelphia Eagles | |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
Paul Kevin Turner (born June 12, 1969) is an American former professional American football fullback in the National Football League for eight seasons for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.[1]
In June 2010, Turner was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease.[2] He is now involved in research that links chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) to ALS, agreeing to donate his brain and spinal cord when he dies.
Turner's battle with ALS is documented in the music video for the song "Journey On" by Ty Herndon. Turner and his two children appear in the music video along with Herndon.
In 2012, Jon Frankel of HBO worked with Turner to create the documentary film American Man,[3] describing Turner's life, especially his battle with ALS.
References[]
- ↑ "Kevin Turner Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". databaseFootball.com. 1969-12-06. http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=TURNEKEV02. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
- ↑ "Former Alabama, NFL star diagnosed with ALS". Montgomeryadvertiser.com. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100820/NEWS01/8200313/Former-Alabama-NFL-star-diagnosed-with-ALS. Retrieved 2014-03-02.
- ↑ [1][dead link]
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