Congratulations to the Turners
On Saturday, May 15, a man originally from Chicago, Illinois, earned his degree from Purdue University.
This may seem like a rather common occurrence, but the man is an uncommon man and he was in an uncommon situation. The man s name is Keena Turner.
Keena Turner is an important name in the history of the 49ers, as I m sure we all know. Since 1980, he has spent his entire professional career, but for a short stint with Stanford, with the 49ers in some capacity.
That he finally went back to school to earn his degree isn t the remarkable thing about this. The remarkable thing is that he was able to share the moment with his daughter Ella, who also earned her degree from Purdue on the same day.
A Family Affair: 49er great Keena Turner graduates from Purdue four decades later, alongside his daughter
By Sharon Song
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Former San Francisco 49er, four-time Super Bowl champ Keena Turner has plenty of notable memories that have taken place in a stadium. But on Saturday, at Purdue University’s Ross-Ade Stadium, he celebrated a momentous achievement, with his youngest daughter, that might just top them all.
49er great Keena Turner and daughter Ella graduate together from Purdue University on May 15, 2021. (Purdue Athletics)
Dressed in matching caps and gowns, Turner and his daughter Ella both received their college diplomas from Purdue together.
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