Keena Turner Headlines Aug. 22 Football Kickoff Luncheon

 Former Purdue defensive end Keena Turner, now 50 and since 2000 co-owner of Tracy Toyota in Tracy , Calif. , brings his experience and inspiration to the 2008 Boilermaker squad and fans. He’ll speak at the August 22 Football Kickball Luncheon at Purdue Memorial Union.

 The Chicago native’s Purdue career from 1976 to 1979 included the 1978 Peach Bowl and 1979 Bluebonnet Bowl. In both 1978 and 1979, he was named first team All-Big Ten. He holds a fourth place in Purdue records for 58 tackles for loss.

 In 1980, he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft—the 39^th pick overall. He played 11 seasons for the 49ers, including four Super Bowl wins and a trip to the Pro Bowl. Post-play, he worked in player and community relations for the team, and from 1992 to 1995 was assistant coach at Stanford University .

 He also had a career in radio and television, serving as color analyst and host of a preview show for many years.

 In 2000, he opened Tracy Toyota with former teammate Ronnie Lott.

 Sponsors of the Football Kickoff Luncheon are Champion’s Centre, Hays & Sons, Hoosier Park , Inner Vision, News Channel 18, Old National Bank, PEFCU, PHI Air Medical, Purdue Union and TBIRD Design.  

Make your reservations by faxing back this form  to (765) 742-6276 
or contacting the Chamber, (765) 742-4044, information@lafayettechamber.com.

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