Godwin Turk played for the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos.
10 Facts About Godwin Turk
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Godwin Turk then transferred to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he completed his college football eligibility.
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Godwin Turk was drafted as a linebacker by the New York Jets as the number 58 pick overall, the sixth selection in the third round, in the 1974 NFL draft.
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Godwin Turk had surgery on August 14,1974, to repair ligament damage to his left shoulder suffered during the 1974 pre-season.
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Godwin Turk participated in all 14 games in the 1975 season for the Jets, recording two interceptions.
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Godwin Turk played for the Denver Broncos from 1976 through 1978.
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Godwin Turk was a linebacker who participated mostly on special teams.
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Godwin Turk was on the Bronco's active roster for 42 games and he was a starter for 5 of those games.
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Godwin Turk was on the Broncos 1977 American Football Conference Champion's roster when they played the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XII.
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Godwin Turk is infamous for dislocating his own shoulder while over exuberantly spiking the ball in jubilation after recovering a turnover during a regular season home game in Denver.