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James Efflo "Jim" Tyrer, a former professional football player, died on September 15, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 41. Tyrer was a prominent offensive tackle who played for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins during his 14-year career. He was widely regarded as one of the most dominant players of his era, earning multiple accolades, including nine Pro Bowl selections and six first-team All-Pro honors.
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James Efflo “Jim” Tyrer
Male
Kansas-city
MO
1980-09-15
41
James
Tyrer
11/14/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the aftermath of Jim Tyrer's tragic death and wondering how his child... ...Read More
12/28/2024
12/28/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of brain injuries in football, especially in light of Ji... ...Read More
12/18/2023
12/18/2023
I recently came across a detail about Jim Tyrer's life after retiring from football that made me pau... ...Read More
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
