Grant Turner, a former All-White, passed away this morning after a protracted sickness. Turner was a crucial player on the legendary squad that advanced to the 1982 Fifa World Cup.
Grant Turner Cause Of Death
He was 64. Turner admitted to the Herald that he was fighting cancer in 2021.The 1980 4-0 victory over Mexico marked the Hutt Valley product’s start, and he quickly rose to become one of the top picks.
Only striker Brian Turner scored more goals than his eight on the Road to Spain, and there was no denying that he had a physical aspect to his game.
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His most well-known goal was the second one against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground in May 1981, which completed the All Whites’ most significant trans-Tasman victory.
A vital goal was also scored by Turner in front of 95,000 spectators in Jakarta, as well as one against Australia at Mt. Smart. Turner’s unwavering attitude won him the admiration of Kiwis from all sports, who were captivated by this fearless 21-year-old taking on the world.
His aspirations of signing a contract with a European club and playing in Spain were dashed by a serious ankle injury. In total, he donned the All White jersey 71 times and had a strike percentage in ‘A’ internationals that exceeded one every three games.
Turner left the All Whites in 1988 after suffering a severe concussion against Israel at Eden Park, but he kept playing amateur football until he was 42 years old in 2002.