If the tests confirm it to be his, it will be buried next to his descendants. "I couldn't help but cry and thank himI just love that guy, no one will ever understand what that man means to me," he added. The legacy of Nat Turner has had enduring impact, not simply upon our family, but upon American history, Aguirre said. But then a few weeks before the fall semester started, Turner sprained his left ankle playing pick-up basketball. He subsequently joined the Buffalo Bills practice squad and played in one regular season game. "My purpose is to help as many people as I can before I join my mom, dad, and sister. Then going into my senior year, my aunt called and said she couldnt take care of my brothers and sisters anymore. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Turner talked to teammates, who encouraged him to meet again with VanHootegen. Michael Blakey is director of William & Marys Institute for Historical Biology. Turners high school coach connected him to an agency, who reluctantly signed him. Several had heard reports or read newspaper articles stating that the skull had been donated to Hatcher at a 2002 charity gala for the Civil Rights Hall of Fame, a museum project Hatcher has long championed. [1] Among those killed were Hayes and Mary Turner. The second one cleared, and Turner was back. In 1892, The Roanoke Record said a city physician had a razor strap made from Turners skin: The strap is a plain affair, glued to a wooden back, and has evidently seen service although it is by no means worn out.. In 2002, a former mayorof Gary named Richard G. Hatcher held a fundraising gala for a project he hoped to usher to fruition, the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame. EXCLUSIVE: Undrafted punt returner Vernon Turner might have come into the NFL through modest auspices, but his inspiring life story will head to the screen backed by a high wattage group of produce (Read about Turner's complex legacy.). Disappearing history and the natural world reclaiming it, Nat Turners Skull; A Grisly Mystery Nearly Two Centuries in the Making, Forgotten Asylums; A Solemn History of Mental Health, Its been 190 years since Nat Turners Rebellion. However, after years spent chasing storms across the South, this NC State alum joined the Spectrum News team, chasing the opportunity to finally return to North Carolina. Sweet tea, Southern hospitality, football, and the opportunity to deliver the latest weather headlines to his friends and family are just a few reasons why this North Carolina native loves living in the South. For the past decade, what's believed to be Turner's skull has been in the possession of Richard Hatcher, former mayor of Gary, Indiana. Covids return this winter, which caused Turner to miss multiple stretches of practice. All Turner has to do is sit back and watch as his inspirational true tale of how he somehow made it to the NFL and onto the Buffalo Bills is magically reinvented on the big screen for the world to see. [2] Growing up in difficult circumstances, he moved from the slum area in Brooklyn to the quiet neighborhood of Sunnyside on Staten Island while a young child. But Blakey cautions that scientific analysis should not stand alone. All rights reserved (About Us). On the other hand, one of Turner's assistant coaches encouraged him to focus on his grades in college -- a message that Turner interpreted differently. Cousins and two of Turners great-great-great-great-great-granddaughters, Shanna Batten Aguirre and Shelly Lucas Wood, took possession of the skull and turned it over to a team led by Douglas Owsley at the National Museum of Natural History for forensic analysis. ", Most of all, Turner wants to represent his three children - Ashley (30), Darris (29), and Liam (5) - the "right way. Her first nonfiction book, "Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League" is available now. Still, the skulls potential identification comes at a time of change. American JuVaughn Harrison also has cleared 7-7. After being released, he played the last game of the season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was Tampa's primary return specialist during the 1994 season. Cant seem to pull it together at the Trials. With college aspirations in mind, Turner once again enlisted the help of his mentor, Olivieri. I still believed I was the best, even when I wasnt winning.. When the Yukon High product went missing in 2019, the rumors started to swirl. I dont know if I was burned out. Hatcher added the relic to his collection of historical artifacts, including a pair of sunglasses from musician Stevie Wonder, and a shirt worn by performer Sammy Davis, Jr. A dropped touchdown and fumbled punt return doomed VT's chances, and he was subsequently informed of his release on the final day of cuts. Though he grew up a boxing fan and often boxed his friends in makeshift rings, by the time he was 11 he was a full-fledged Pop Warner football player -- thanks to his mom, and stepdad, who Vernon affectionately refers to as just "dad" these days. The pandemic did nothing to speed the process along, he said, but the complicating factor is the level of direct genetic comparisons they are undertaking. From pioneering the use of solar energy to helping to eradicating disease, here are just a few ways the 39th U.S. president has made the world a better place. Update: October 13, 1:45 p.m. The family has temporarily given the skull to the Smithsonian Institution, which will conduct a DNA test to determine if it is, in fact, Turner's. If the tests . #NCwx @SpecNews1RDU @SpecNews1ILM GIF 1 Meteorologist Vernon Turner Sam, his stepfather, had passed away due to health complications -- leaving four young children behind while Vernon was all the way in Tennessee. But deep inside he felt that Turners remains should be reunited with his descendants. Turner had to dig deep and jump higher than he had gone in four years. But once I decided to turn pro and I knew what the odds were against me making it, I went into training mode.. See what I mean about the mental side? Turner's mother Jackie finally succumbed to her addiction during his freshman year -- though football kept Vernon going and his only two goals from that point forward were to play ball and keep his family together. At the time, the school still was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), earning five Division I national championships during the 1980s. In fact, Olivieri spent so much time helping Turner that it prompted his wife to ask why. The administrators family had kept it in a closet for decades. Multiple sources say his head was separated from the rest of his body, which was skinned. Turner followed Payton's drills religiously. I dont know what it is, Turner said. According to Bruce Turner, if theres even a remote possibility that it belonged to Nat Turner, there are three possible spots for burial, the most logical being a small, unmarked and overgrown plot in Courtland where the bodies of executed rebels were interred in a mass grave, and where archaeologists conducting a preliminary dig discovered human remains in 2016. Turner admits he reached a point where he didnt know what to do and felt incredibly helpless. Turner's football memories stretch back to his Pop Warner League games at Clove Lakes Park and a youth coach, Bill Thatcher, who had the wisdom to reach out to the youngster's family and encourage Turner's athletic abilities. She is quick to point out that she does not speak for all of Turners descendants who, seven generations on, are numerous. There is a reference in 400 days to Vernon's group having lost both Vernon and Brie but no specifics as to how exactly Vernon died. [7] That year, Turner ran for 869 yards and 12 touchdowns, and also returned 10 kickoffs for 263 yards, including one for 73 yards. With a special interest in severe weather preparedness, Vernon knows a thing or two about the importance of being a calm voice within the storm. He found the mental toughness to get it done. It is here that the facts surrounding Turner end and speculation and lore begin. HTML tags allowed in your comment:
. When does spring start? Turner as a freshman produced disappointing performances in the 2018 NCAA Indoors (fourth) and NCAA Outdoors (sixth). "No one will ever understand the pain and regret I have inside due to my past things that will haunt me until the day I die. How a zoo break-in changed the life of an owl called Flaco, Naked mole rats are fertile until they die, study finds. Among many Americans, the general details of Nat Turners Rebellion may be fairly well known. And while he was there, he figured hed learn as much as he could from some of the best players in the league. There are other, similar references in written and oral history about pieces of Turner that were kept as curiosities. All rights reserved. Legendary Curtis coach Fred Olivieri knew exactly what Vernon had done -- and an eternal bond between player and coach was born. He writes profoundly of his deep love for his mother, and tells of the day when at the age of 11 he ran home from PS 35 only to find his mother in the bathroom with a needle in her arm. I had decent stats. A very good read, I love reading the history of all our descendants no matter their race. "I'm so blessed and grateful just to be on this Earth and be able to pay it forwardI'm not worthy of this," said Turner. The exit to Arkansas. Keep your ears open, the trumpet is his favorite! Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. She, Vernon and, by then, his little brother moved to the man's Staten Island home. Other than the Rebecca Vaughn House in Courtland, the homes associated with the rebellion have been neglected, nearly all fallen into ruin. Follow Lyndsey on Twitter @darcangel21, Turner and Jim Kelly at Super Bowl 25 press day in 1990. He owned an office furniture installation business in North Carolina, moved into the tire manufacturing business, and currently works in the oil refining industry in Houston, Texas. The Denver Broncos picked up the phone, and Turner was heading to Colorado to join the likes of John Elway and Shannon Sharpe. Hes gotten to the point where he's focusing again on technique, working again on fundamentals such as when to start his curve on his run up. "I'm not afraid of failing, but I'm terrified of not tryingI want people to be the best they can be.". In Southampton, as elsewhere, Nat Turners Rebellion still sparks strong emotions. In 1831, during a slave rebellion led by Nat Turner, several people were killed at the site of the Whitehead house. The familys stewardship acknowledges and rejects the historical objectification of human remains of people of color. His skull and brain were then sent away for study. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Yet another possible Nat Turner skull might have stayed closer to home. The 42-year-old mother of eight died . Hed keep the family together. "I knew I had limited time, so I had to make something happen fast," he added. An article from April 1920 in The Journal of Negro History, an academic publication, claims that Turners skull graces the collection of a physician in the city of Norfolk., It wasnt just Turners skull that numerous people claimed ownership of in the decades after his execution. "That was the second time my life changed," noted Turner. "I threw the ball back to the quarterback in practice one day, and the next day they moved me to QB.". I was doing everything I could to send money back home. Its still funny hearing some of the stories.. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. But Turner still got to experience the game from the sidelines. In 2010, Turner released his self-published autobiography "The Next Level: A Game I Had To Play" and is currently working on a followup self-help book. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. That gave him a chance to focus on school, and he soon realized he didn't like the direction his academics were heading. The Denver Broncos picked up the phone, and Turner was heading to Colorado to join the likes of John Elway and Shannon Sharpe. After Turners death,local doctors mutilated his corpse. "It was a major adjustment," said Turner. A DNA test will determine if this is actually the skull of the Virginia slave rebellion leader. During those conversations, he says he often shares the following quote (widely attributed to Mark Twain): The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why., That was pivotal for me, Turner emphasizes. Turner referred to his journey as being both "amazing" and "head-scratching". His chief competitor got the draw on him. He ended up writing a letter to his younger self for the Players Tribune, recounting significant moments in his life that set him on a rollercoaster course to the NFL. It seems minor, but when you're launching your body over a bar that's more than a foot higher than your head, every detail is important. A small group gathered last week in a hotel suite on the outskirts of Gary, Indiana. Vernon Turner's story and upbringing is one of the most powerful and inconceivable triumph tales ever told, and much of it took place right on Staten Island during his days as Curtis HS's star quarterback. While his mother was often "sick" and his stepfather, who Turner resented at the time but later grew to love, tried to quell her, young Vernon was left to provide as the caretaker for his four siblings. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. His action set off a massacre of up to 200 Black people and a new . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Owsley confirmed that the institution retains possession of the skull but did not offer details on the progress of the forensic analysis or an estimated date of completion. The 52-year-old former six-year NFL veteran is a successful father of three who resides in Houston, Tx. It takes courage and character for a person to unlock the door to a disturbing past, and that's exactly what Vernon Turner, a former National Football League player and the 1989 Advance Sportsman of the Year, does in his recently self-published autobiography. If everything comes together and Im as strong, maybe even take a shot at the world record, Turner said, referring to Javier Sotomayors 8-0, set 29 years ago. Vernon goes back to his group and convinces them to steal the boat from Lee's group. 1. But 6'6 not bad at all you kidding me! But Turner had been returning to form. Some remember him as a fanatical killer, others as a freedom fighter inspired by his faith. Lyndsey D'Arcangelo writes about women's college basketball and the WNBA for The Athletic and Just Women's Sports. The cultural and historical documentation, even if its oral, is likely to be qualitatively more reliable than genetics, he said. [4], Turner was part of three of those championships when the Eagles won the title in 1986, 1988, and 1989. "The rule was if you were late you don't play, but the coaches played me anyway," explained Turner. Let's talk about the whole snake video while I have lunch and you enjoy breakfast. Hatcher had received the skull from two Indiana civil rights activists, a husband and wife who themselves had gotten the skull from a longtime school administrator in Indiana. Turner played college football for CarsonNewman College, and then professionally for the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. The museum declined the donation on the grounds that it doesnt display human remains. The Journal of Negro History article said Turners ear was kept as a curiosity somewhere in Virginia. For that alone, not to mention all the great coaches and great players that I was blessed to be around, they provided me with an opportunity to take care of my family.. Whether any of these morbid relicswas actually once part of Nat Turner may never be known. "I owe him, he gave me everything he had," Turner says Olivieri told his wife. Turner was born the property of a prosperous small-plantation owner in a remote area of Virginia. Vernon Turner (born January 6, 1967) [1] is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back, wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Europe League (NFLE) for eight seasons during the 1990s. Turner faced adversity Saturday in Birmingham. The Richard Porter House, where rebels found that the homes namesake had fled, was standing as late as a few years ago. 9 things to know about Holi, Indias most colorful festival, Anyone can discover a fossil on this beach. Those goals are clear. Turner probes deep into his soul, however, to reveal other secrets. Theres also reason to believe the skull at the Smithsonian may not be Turners. That stuff makes him scratch his head. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Its my life and I know what happened in it, but to read a script of that caliber brought me to tears. What is wind chill, and how does it affect your body? I like a tall man! "I found a 10-pound weight in the weight room, unlaced my shoe, and tied it around my waist under my pants on weigh-in day.". 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The daily chores of caring for four young children as a pre-teen while his mother continued to struggle and his father was busy taking care of her routinely caused Vernon to arrive late to practice -- a problem that teammates, who didn't understand his situation, took issue with. The book is broken into four sections -- football quarters -- and despite his troubled younger life, the essence of Turner has remained: He's still optimistic and determined. A goal is to have an accompanying interactive smartphone app to assist where the history has been erased. So when Southern Mississippis Corvell Todd cleared 7-6 (2.29 meters) on his first attempt at the height in the NCAA Indoors last Saturday in Birmingham, Alabama, and Turner missed on his first jump at 7-6, Turner said screw it. If no one is at the house to guard the boat when it is stolen Vernon will leave a note detailing the reasons for his actions. Can we bring a species back from the brink?, Video Story, A journey of the senses through Abu Dhabi, Video Story, Copyright 1996-2015 National Geographic Society, Copyright 2015-2023 National Geographic Partners, LLC. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "You're frustrated because you've been a parent to your younger brothers and sisters since you were a little kid yourselfcooking dinner, changing diapers, braiding hair -- things a mom is supposed to dobut she's always too "sick," wrote Turner in his letter. Those were the questions floating around in the no-excuse world of track and field. Copyright 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright 2015-2023 National Geographic Partners, LLC. "The physicality of football allowed me to get my frustrations outI played so hard I'd be too tired to be upset.". In many ways, Turner's life story is one of redemption. And all the while he kept his family situation to himself he says no one in college or the NFL knew. I think hes in a much better spot mentally than he was a couple of months ago or a year ago. After failing the SAT three times, Olivieri enrolled Turner in summer school at New Dorp HS, and eventually his grades were where they needed to be to move onto the next level. Because for many years I thought I was trash. "I know you're frustrated. With no money to his name, Turner once again sought out Olivieri -- seeking help to try out for the NFL. Once his father passed away, fulfilling that promise was all he could think about. Vernon Turner was a topic of conversation when he was gone last year, but if all goes as planned, he'll again be creating a buzz for what he does when he jumps. During the process, Turner was writing letters to Walter Payton, who responded with some of his own workout regimens. Getting hurt was a bummer. Now its trying to stay consistent.. But after another meeting with head coach Jim VanHootegem, Turner says he learned he wasnt going to get the scholarship boost. "I didn't even wanna play quarterback, that's a sissy position," quipped Turner. Like her at facebook.com/JenniCarlsonOK or follow her at twitter.com/jennicarlson_ok. In 1991, he joined the Los Angeles Rams, playing as their primary kickoff and punt returner through the 1992 season. During the recent filming of the National Geographic Studios documentary Rise Up: The Legacy of Nat Turner, there were frequent discussions with descendants and historians about the fate of Turners remains. I spent my whole life with this skull, Franklin says. They had a higher expectation of themselves than what their coaches had.. Whats more, theres evidence that the brain was removed from this skull forcefully, consistent with mutilation. Please be respectful of copyright. Eco-friendly burial alternatives, explained. Fought off a malaise. More than most, because if youre just a hair off, it doesnt line up.. Mostly dry and cloudy conditions with temps in the low 60s by midnight. Its about time, Turner said. Deetz cited a description of Turner that a Southampton resident created while authorities were trying to capture him in 1831; it said he had a scar on one of his temples produced by the kick of a mule. The skull at the National Museum of Natural History possibly shows signs of this injury. He was unable to attend his induction in 2001. The movie "Relentless", based on his life, is currently in pre-production thanks to investments from celebrities Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, Russell Wilson, and Ciara. He speaks highly of many well-known Staten Island sports figures, starting with former Curtis head coach Fred Olivieri, who filled the role of father-figure to Turner upon his arrival at the St. George school. Five years later, a Richmond Times article claimed that Turners skeleton was in Toano, near Williamsburg, being used for anatomical study by a local doctor. Nat Turner looms large 190 years after his death. He was released before the end of the preseason. But it is of immeasurable value because it is a poignant reminder of the price of freedom. "I was scared, upsetreflecting back it's an amazing journey and all these changes I had to make and still I made it through. (Turner plans to visit Staten Island on May 13-14 and June 25 for book signings. So it was no surprise, then, that when Turner sent an autographed copy of "The Next Level" my way, he added the following note: "Writing this book was the hardest thing I ever had to do because it forced me to re-live events in my life I had buried deep in my mind and heart for over 30 years. Several versions claim that he was flayed, quartered, and decapitated before his torso was finally buried in the local paupers cemetery. The 2018 election through then Republican candidate Mark Harris' eyes. My mom died when I was a sophomore in high school. Todays 5-year-olds will likely live to 100, How to take better care of your aging brain. An 1831 woodcut depicted Nat Turner's insurrection. Abandoned Country is a companion blog to that project. Sam, VT's stepfather, was a Jets season ticket holder -- and Jackie made Vernon promise that he'd accept an invitation if asked to attend a game, which he reluctantly did. If it is confirmed as Turner's, it will be laid to rest alongside other descendants. It was a bad sprain as the outside of his ankle touched the ground. The local militia quelled the uprising within 48 hours, but Turner managed to elude his pursuers. However, Turner's senior year, like the rest of his upbringing, was far from rosy. They didn't know what I was going throughI saw the way they were looking at me and I didn't like how it felt, I cared. While Vernon began working for Spectrum News in 2018, his passion for weather coverage began long before that. Bats and agaves make tequila possibleand theyre both at risk, The new year once started in Marchhere's why, Jimmy Carter on the greatest challenges of the 21st century, This ancient Greek warship ruled the Mediterranean, 3 ways Jimmy Carter changed the world for the better, The meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday, This disease often goes under-diagnosedunless youre white, The groundbreaking promise of cellular housekeeping. Much more accurate, according to Blakey, is genetic analysis. "At that age I didn't want to hear that," he added. Unauthorized use is prohibited. When his flight touched down in NY, Olivieri was waiting at the airport. Nat Turner. The Southampton County Historical Society began a push to create a tour years ago, and Francis said that walking guides of Courtland will be available soon and that an official driving tour will be developed. Turner speaks glowingly of his relationship with a few of his NFL coaches, including Marv Levy, John Robinson and Sam Wyche. California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Bruce Turner said he learned more about it from reading history books in California than he did as a boy in Southampton. So Turner doubled down. Whats wrong with Turner? Explore a billion-year-old volcanic mystery on Lake Superior, A journey of the senses through Abu Dhabi, These Lake Superior islands are no place for amateurs. Id been hurting for over a year, he said. Aguirre said thats why this skull will be accorded honor and respect, no matter the outcome. However, if you listen closely, you just might find him with one of the many instruments he knows how to play. "Coach stepped in and helped me," said Turner. Then all of a sudden, Turner remembered, he had all the money.. Nathanial "Nat" Turner (1800-1831) was an enslaved man who led a rebellion of enslaved people on August 21, 1831. I had that moment. Vernon Turner (born January 6, 1967) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back, wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Europe League (NFLE) for eight seasons during the 1990s. Woo cleared 7-9. e. On May 16, 1918, a plantation owner was murdered, prompting a manhunt which resulted in a series of lynchings in May 1918 in southern Georgia, United States. Two years ago, the Players Tribune approached Turner and asked him if hed like to write something for their media platform. He earned all-city and all-state honors and left the school with over 4,000 yards passing. That accomplishment was significant because it enabled him to earn large weekly paychecks which he sent back to Staten Island so his four younger siblings could remain in their Sunnyside home. Turner came to learn that he was conceived when his mother was gang-raped and beaten as a teenager by a group of men in Brooklyn -- a badge of shame that he carried around throughout his youth, seeing himself as a daily reminder to his mother of the trauma she suffered. Hes in a really good spot, said Kevin Ritter, who coached Turner at Yukon. I had two options: leave school and take care of them, or stay and theyd have to go into foster care. He has been credited as a progenitor of jump blues and of early rock and roll. Turner also works as a personal trainer for aspiring young athletes and can be contacted at www.VernonTurner.com. One head scratcher after another. Vernon Turner (born January 6, 1967)[1] is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back, wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Europe League (NFLE) for eight seasons during the 1990s. He had four other people counting on him. Jim, you now have my life in the palm of your hands!". Aguirre and Wood, the guests of honor at the ceremony, shed tears of joy when they were handed what they believe are their ancestors remains. Although Owsley and his team are not talking publicly about their progress, it is possible to speak generally about the processes used to glean identifying information from human bones. NORMAN Vernon Turner has heard all the rumors that floated around about him. To this day, I call him and tell him how much I appreciate what he's done for me and my family.". How did this mountain lion reach an uninhabited island? Today it is a twisted jumble of boards, bricks and vegetation. But scores of enslaved and free Blacks were killed in the wake of the rebellion, some through trial and conviction, others by vigilantes, and mutilation of their bodies was not unheard of. Though Vernon's youth playing career was taking off, he was still busy managing his brothers and sisters -- often loading them up onto the city bus so he could bring them along with him to practice. You either run fast enough or you dont. The gatherings 83-year-old host, Richard Gordon Hatcher, who served as Garys mayor from 1968 to 1987, planned the event at which a skull alleged to be Turners was turned over to his descendants. So Turner doubled down. The guests of honor, Shanna Batten Aguirre and Shelly Lucas Wood, both descendants of Turner, flew in from Washington, D.C., to accept the remains. He decided to transfer and landed at Arkansas. Turner's defining moment comes in Tampa Bay, when he returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown -- the first regular-season punt return for a TD in Buccaneer history. MOUNT VERNON Herman Turner is still seeking answers, and justice, after his wife, Raynette Turner, was found dead in a police holding cell. 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