a defensive end for Kansas under head coach Glen Mason from 1988 to 1992. After football 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 This series of business misfortunes culminated in the early hours of September 15, 1980, when Tyrer shot and killed his wife Martha, then died by suicide by turning the gun on himself. The day before, he had attended a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium with his ten-year-old son Jason. See also List of American Football League players References External links 1939 births 1980 deaths American football offensive tackles American murderers Dallas Texans (AFL) players Kansas City Chiefs players Ohio State Buckeyes football players Washington Redskins players American Football League All-Star players American Football League All-League players American Conference Pro Bowl players American Football League All-Time Team Sportspeople from Newark, Ohio Players of American football from Ohio Murder–suicides in Missouri Suicides by firearm in Missouri American Football League players 1980 suicides