T. J. Turner, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetT. J. Turner
American football player
Date of Birth: 16-May-1963
Date of Death: 24-Aug-2009
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About T. J. Turner
- Thomas 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.
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