Jim Tyrer
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Newark (OH) | ||||||||
| College: | Ohio State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1961 / Round: 14 / Pick: 188 | ||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22 | ||||||||
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| Games played: | 194 |
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| Games started: | 55 |
| Fumble recoveries: | 2 |
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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.
Born and raised in Newark, Ohio, Tyrer played college football at nearby Ohio State University under head coach Woody Hayes, and earned All-America honors.
Tyrer signed with the American Football League's Dallas Texans in 1961. He played 13 years with that franchise (180 consecutive games), which became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963, helping set the standard for his position at left offensive tackle. His 14th and final season was with the Washington Redskins under head coach George Allen, who preferred veteran players. Tyrer was traded from the Chiefs in late August 1974 for three draft picks.
Tyrer was named AFL Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1969. He and Ed Budde at guard made a powerful left side. In Super Bowl IV, Tyrer and Budde opened holes for Chiefs running backs against the Minnesota Vikings' opposing defensive linemen Jim Marshall and Alan Page, respectively, gaining 151 yards on 42 carries (3.6 yards per attempt) and 122 net passing yards in the team's upset 23–7 victory.
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