Jimmie Turner

Not to be confused with Jimmy Turner (American football).
Jimmie Turner
No. 57
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1962-02-16) February 16, 1962
Place of birth: Vienna, Georgia
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Vienna (GA)
College: Presbyterian
Undrafted: 1984
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games: 32
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

James (Jimmie) Turner (born February 16, 1962) is a former professional American football Linebacker in the National Football League, who played for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for Presbyterian College.

Early years

Turner attended Vienna High School in Georgia, before moving on to Presbyterian College, where he became a two-year starter at defensive end, before being moved to outside linebacker as a senior.[1]

Professional career

Turner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL draft. He was waived on August 27.[2] On November 14, he was re-signed after the team released wide receiver Harold Carmichael.[3] He only played on special teams and was cut on August 19, 1985.[4]

Personal life

He is the founder of Turner Financial Group.

References

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