About T. J. Turner
Lived 1978 – 2014 (aged 35). T. J. Turner was an American american football player.
Thomas Samuel Turner III (October 1, 1978 – March 10, 2014) was an American professional football linebacker who played one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft after playing college football at Michigan State University.
Early life and college Thomas Samuel Turner III was born on October 1, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio. He played high school football at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Ohio.
Turner was a four-year letterman for the Michigan State Spartans of Michigan State University from 1997 to 2000. He officially signed with the team on July 5.
Personal life Turner died of cancer on March 10, 2014, in Dayton.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was T. J. Turner?
American gridiron football player (1978-2014)
When was T. J. Turner born?
T. J. Turner was born on 1 October 1978 in Dayton.
When did T. J. Turner die?
T. J. Turner died on 10 March 2014 in Dayton.
What was T. J. Turner's occupation?
T. J. Turner was an american football player.
What nationality was T. J. Turner?
T. J. Turner was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: T. J. Turner (linebacker)
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