Keena Turner
Acting
Biography
Keena Turner exemplified the San Francisco 49ers' dominance throughout the 1980s as a versatile, game-changing linebacker. Born October 22, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, Turner attended Chicago Vocational High School before starring at Purdue University, where he earned First-team All-Big Ten honors in 1978 and 1979. Drafted by the 49ers in the second round (39th overall) in 1980, the 6-foot-2, 219-pound Turner spent his entire 11-year career in San Francisco, playing in 153 games with 118 starts. He won four Super Bowl championships (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV) and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1985. Turner was also honored with the Len Eshmont Award in 1984 for exemplifying "courageous and inspirational play." His career totals included 19.5 sacks and 11 interceptions. Turner's strengths defined versatility and reliability. Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh called him "the best all-around linebacker in the league for a 10-year period," praising his ability to do everything required at the position. Turner combined exceptional athleticism with football intelligence and unwavering toughness. His greatest moments showcased legendary dedication. For example, during Super Bowl XVI, Turner recorded a sack as part of the dominant defensive effort that led the 49ers to a 26-21 victory over Cincinnati, remarkably playing through chickenpox that caused blisters all over his body and resulted in a 15-pound weight loss. A starter on all three of Bill Walsh's Super Bowl-winning teams, Turner demonstrated consistency and excellence throughout the dynasty's foundation. After retirement, Turner coached linebackers at Stanford under Walsh (1992-1994) before serving as a 49ers preseason color analyst for 15 years. He has spent over three decades in the 49ers front office, currently serving as Vice President and Senior Advisor to the General Manager. Turner has also devoted himself to community service, hosting an annual Boys & Girls Clubs golf tournament that has raised over $5 million. He was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.
Known For
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions is an annual documentary series created by NFL Films (broadcast on the NFL Network and CBS). Each of its 55 (and counting) installments profile the National Football League's annual Super Bowl champion through highlights, interviews with players and coaches, and a celebrity narrator. A spin-off debuted on September 18, 2008, titled America's Game: The Missing Rings which chronicled five of the best teams to never win the Super Bowl.
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
In honor of his birthday, San Francisco banker Nicholas Van Orton, a financial genius and a cold-hearted loner, receives an unusual present from his younger brother, Conrad: a gift certificate to play a unique kind of game. In nary a nanosecond, Nicholas finds himself consumed by a dangerous set of ever-changing rules, unable to distinguish where the charade ends and reality begins.
The Game
"The Build" offers a cinematic, behind-the-scenes look at the 49ers preseason, following the everyday lives of players, coaches, and staff. Across three episodes, viewers will see the dedication and grit that goes into the team's preparation ahead of the 2025 regular season. From practice sessions to exclusive insider access, "The Build" captures the heart and hustle behind the 49ers preseason.
The Build
Step onto the sidelines and stand with legends such as Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Bill Walsh as you watch one of the most successful teams in NFL history work its magic. From "The Alley Oop" to "The Catch", McElhenny to Montana ..."Joe the Jet" to Flash 80...Bill Walsh to George Seifert, the San Francisco 49ers boast a deep history of brilliant coaches, hard hitting defenses and high powered offenses. Now, here is a DVD collection no true 49ers fan can do without. "As Great As Gold" takes you on a tour that follows the team through the fabulous 50's, covers their resurgence in the 70's and highlights the glory years of a dynasty that won 5 Super Bowls. You'll also see the 1981 NFC Championship game, a see-saw battle which helped put the 49ers on top of the NFL's pecking order.
NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers
Few had heard of Bill Walsh when he was hired as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. Within three seasons, he created a world champion -- within six, he had created a dynasty. In this program, NFL Films goes inside the 49ers dynasty, detailing the system, the players, and the mindset that created the powerhouse 49ers teams of the 1980s.