Former NFL kicker Jim Turner died Saturday at age 82.
After winning a Super Bowl during his seven seasons with the New York Jets, Turner spent his final nine seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos mourned Turner's loss on Monday evening.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Denver Broncos Ring of Fame kicker Jim Turner," the Broncos said in a statement. "Retiring as the second-leading scorer in NFL history, Jim was instrumental in helping establish the Broncos' winning tradition in the 1970s as a key member of our first Super Bowl team. While his competitive spirit and reliability defined him as a player, Jim's dedicated mentorship and support of youth following his career will leave a lasting legacy within our community."
Turner became the first kicker to get inducted into Denver's Ring of Fame in 1988. He retired atop the franchise's all-time scoring leaderboard, later passed by Jason Elam and Brandon McManus.
Throughout his career, Turner made 304 field goals and 521 of 543 extra points. The two-time Pro Bowler converted three field goals in New York's Super Bowl III upset over the Baltimore Colts.
Turner worked as a TV commentator and radio host after his playing career and served an active role in helping at-risk students through the "Play it Smart" campaign.
Our condolences go out to Turner's loved ones for their loss.