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| Jim Tyrer | |
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| Date of birth | February 25, 1939 |
| Place of birth | Newark, Ohio |
| Date of death | September 15, 1980 (aged 41) |
| Place of death | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Position(s) | Offensive tackle |
| College | Ohio State |
| AFL Draft | 1961 / Round 3 / Pick 22 |
| NFL Draft | 1961 / Round 14 / Pick 188 (by the Chicago Bears) |
| Jersey Number | 77, 71 |
| Career highlights | |
| TSN All-AFL | 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
| AFL All-Star | 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1969 |
| AFC-NFC Pro Bowl |
1971, 1972 |
| Honors | American Football League Champion 1962, 1966, and 1969 World Champion, 1969 AFL All-Time Team KC Chiefs Hall of Fame, 1978 |
| Stats | |
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| Teams | |
| 1961-1962 1963-1969 1970-1973 1974 |
AFL Dallas Texans AFL Kansas City Chiefs NFL Kansas City Chiefs NFL Washington Redskins |
James Efflo Tyrer (February 25, 1939–September 15, 1980) was an American football offensive tackle in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs. He also played in the National Football League for the Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.
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College career
Tyrer played college football at Ohio State University, where he earned All-America honors.
Professional career
Tyrer signed with the American Football League's Dallas Texans in 1961. He played 13 years with that franchise, which became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963, helping set the standard for his position, and he concluded his career in 1974 with the NFL Washington Redskins.
He served as an anchor for the Texans' (who became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963) line, and was selected as The Sporting News'' AFL All-League tackle eight consective years, from 1962 through 1969. He was an AFL Western Division All-Star seven times, in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968 and 1969 before also capturing a pair of All-AFC accolades in 1970-71. His efforts in the upstart league would result in his selection to the American Football League All-Time Team.
In Super Bowl IV, Tyrer used his uncanny ability to open a hole for Chiefs running backs, single-handedly taking on two of the Minnesota Vikings's vaunted defensive linemen to help the team to an upset 23-7 victory. Tyrer was named AFL Offensive Lineman of the Year that same year and play in 180 consecutive games for the franchise.
After football
Remaining in the Kansas City area following his retirement, Tyrer turned down an opportunity to serve as a scout for the Chiefs. He then spent the next three years as a salesman before tiring of the constant travel and investing in a tire business. However, a mild winter proved to be financially disastrous for Tyrer, who moved on to work for Amway.
Death
This series of business misfortunes culminated on September 15, 1980 when Tyrer, the father of four, shot his wife and then committed suicide by turning the gun on himself.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Never Forget!". Sporting News. July 20, 2008. http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/3rdStoneFromTheSun/160111. Retrieved 21 April 2009.
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