Sunday, April 12, 2015

1974 Profile: Rocky Turner

Safety-Punt Returner
No. 29
Tennessee-Chattanooga
"Turner can play at either wide receiver or safety. He saw most of his action last year in the defensive backfield and was used as a backup at both safeties.
Rocky caused a fumble against Miami which led to a Jet touchdown. He jarred the ball loose on a kickoff return and enabled Mike Adamle to make the recovery deep in Dolphin territory. Rocky teamed with Chris Farasopoulos on punt returns, taking 11 for a 4.9 average, and usually was the 'up-man.'
Turner was active for eight games in 1972, his rookie year, pitching in on the kick return duties. He was drafted 10th in 1972.
His proper name is Harley. He majored in biology and his hobby is snakes. His hometown is Augusta, Georgia."

-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook

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