Jim Tyrer

Jim Tyrer
No. 77, 71
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1939-02-25)February 25, 1939
Newark, Ohio, U.S.
Died:September 15, 1980(1980-09-15) (aged 41)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Newark
College:Ohio State
NFL draft:1961 / round: 14 / pick: 188
AFL draft:1961 / round: 3 / pick: 22
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career AFL/NFL statistics
Games played:194
Games started:179
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

In 1980, Tyrer murdered his wife, and then died by suicide.