Richard Turner (American football)

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Richard Turner
No. 75
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1959-02-14) February 14, 1959 (age 65)
Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Edmond (OH) Memorial
College: Oklahoma
NFL draft: 1981  / round: 4 / pick: 105
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:3.5
Player stats at PFR

Richard Junior Turner (born February 14, 1959) is a former nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1981 NFL draft and played three seasons with the team. [1]

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References

  1. "Richard Turner". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2010.