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- James Efflo Tyrer (February 25, 1939 – September 15, 1980) was an American professional football offensive tackle who played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs. He also played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chiefs and the Washington Redskins.
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James Efflo Tyrer (February 25, 1939 – September 15, 1980) was an American professional football offensive tackle who played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs.
Aug 5, 2022 · Jim Tyrer, who stood 6-foot-6 and weighed around 300 pounds, was known for having a huge head that caused teammates to jokingly refer to him as “The Pumpkin.”
A Good Man: The Jim Tyrer Story features the Chiefs’ offensive lineman who narrowly missed being inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. Instead he shot and killed his wife and then himself on Sept. 15, 1980 - exactly 40 years ago this week.
Jan 31, 2020 · The Chiefs offered Tyrer a $25,000 contract to scout college players, but he turned them down. Tyrer sold his house, and rumors circulated that he’d been hocking his wife’s fur coats.
Feb 6, 2021 · TAMPA, Fla. — He went from Super Bowl IV glory to civilian life. When the cheers fell silent, former Chiefs offensive tackle Jim Tyrer struggled to find meaning and purpose. Likely struggling...
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Sep 16, 2020 · Jim Tyrer, center, shown here with his family, played 13 seasons with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. Five years after retiring he murdered his wife then died by suicide.
Feb 2, 2020 · In 1980, Kansas City Chiefs star Jim Tyrer was eulogized with an admonition, “We should be careful not to judge a life by its concluding events.” The words w...
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