T.J. Turner American Football (American)
T.J. Turner dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for T.J. Turner.
About
T.J. Turner is a member of the following lists: 1963 births, 2009 deaths and American football defensive linemen.
Contribute
Who is T.J. Turner dating? T.J. Turner girlfriend, wife list. Help us build our profile of T.J. Turner!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| First Name |
T.J.
|
| Middle Name |
James
|
| Last Name |
Turner
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Thomas James Turner
|
| Birthday |
16th May, 1963
|
| Birthplace |
Lufkin, Texas
|
| Died |
24th August, 2009
|
| Place of Death |
Bryan, Texas
|
| Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
|
| Weight |
256lbs (116 kg)
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| University |
Houston
|
| Occupation |
Football (American)
|
| American Football Position |
Defensive End
|
| Draft |
Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 3rd round (81st overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft.
|
Tommy James Turner (May 16, 1963 – August 24, 2009) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins. He played college football for the University of Houston. A 1981 Parade All-American, he was considered to be the top defensive end prospect in the nation coming out of high school. At Houston, he had 30 sacks, and compiled 19 sacks and 180 tackles in his last two seasons. His 52 tackles in 1982 were the most by a freshman in Houston history. As a Dolphin, he was given the nickname "Wrong-Way T.J." after taking a wrong turn onto the Florida Turnpike, blaming the mistake on the confusing Golden Glades Interchange. He drove 50 miles before attempting to turn around, at which point he flipped his truck and was cited for careless driving. He died on August 24, 2009 at age of 46.