Education
Ohio State University.
Ohio State University.
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.
He and Editor 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 (36 yards per attempt) and 122 Netto passing yards in the team"s upset 23–7 victory.
Tyrer was an anchor of Texans/Chiefs" line and was selected as The Sporting News"" American Federation of Labor-Congress All-League tackle eight consecutive years, from 1962 through 1969.
He was an American Federation of Labor-Congress 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 1970-1971. His efforts in the upstart league would result in his selection to the American Football League All-Time Team. At the retirement press conference for former Chief linemate Dave Hill in Kansas City in June 1975, Tyrer also announced his retirement.
Tyrer"s playing credentials compare favorably with NFL lineman in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, however several factors evidently mitigate against his induction:
Many of his teammates have been inducted, and selectors tend to shy away from enshrining too many from the same team;
modern selectors may have little knowledge of the American Football League, or believe it was an inferior league.
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the unfortunate nature of his death. Tyrer"s sons, Brad and Jason, went on to college football careers in the Big Eight Conference.
Brad played for Nebraska under head coach Tom Osborne from 1983–1988, starting his junior and senior seasons. Jason was a defensive end for Kansas under head coach Glen Mason from 1988 to 1992.
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
Earlier in the day, he attended a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium with his ten-year-old son Jason.