Brad Tyrer, son of late Chiefs lineman Jim Tyrer, continues to protect and remember his father’s legacy in football.
Brand Tyrer and his siblings awaited late father Jim Tyrer’s NFL Hall of Fame decision for 45 years after the deadly tragedy that remains a mystery to date changed the lives of Tyrer’s family forever.
Jim Tyrer would’ve likely been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, but with the tragic murder-suicide died his dreams.
Statement from the Children of Jim and Martha Tyrer on Hall of Fame Vote
— Kevin Patrick Allen (@KPatrickAllen) February 7, 2025
Having lived as a family under the shadow of uninformed and incorrect narratives about our beloved dad, Jim Tyrer, for decades, we, the children of Jim and Martha Tyrer, are grateful that he was a finalist… pic.twitter.com/1WzN4JjnVE
Furthermore, on September 15, 1980, Jim Tyrer murdered his wife Martha before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life.
Brad Tyrer, along with his three siblings, Stefanie, Jason, and Tina, witnessed the tragic demise of their parents.
A report later revealed that Jim Tyrer suffered from Chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the time of his demise.
Moreover, two days before his demise, Dr. Douglas Paone noted that Tyrer was having headaches, abdominal pain, and a general feeling of not being himself, but he couldn’t find the cause of Tyrer’s disease.
Dr. Douglas later stated that Martha Tyrer grabbed him by the arm while exiting the office and said, “there’s something wrong with Jim, he’s just not the same.”
Despite the tragic demise of Jim and his wife, Martha Tyrer, their son Brad, along with his siblings, continued to keep their late father’s legacy alive.
After 45 years out of Hall of Fame consideration, in 2024, Jim Tyrer was named a Senior finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, marking his first full-board consideration since 1981.
In an interview with ESPN, Brad Tyrer stated that he and his siblings were “very disappointed” that their father didn’t get into the Hall of Fame, but they are grateful for the people who helped bring his name back into consideration.
Brad Tyrer Recalls The Tragedy, Stating The Man Who Committed The Horrific Act Wasn’t His Dad
The late Jim Tyrer’s son, Brad Tyrer, recalls the tragic day when he lost both his parents.
Moreover, Brad Tyrer, a Louisville native, recalls the sweet and tragic moments of his life when his parents were alive.
Jim Tyrer’s story isn’t about endorsing immorality. It’s about having the guts to see he was a moral man with a broken brain, exemplified by the continued love felt by those who knew him best. As his daughter recently told me – “I think the knowledge that CTE was the primary… pic.twitter.com/972bIuV986
— Kevin Patrick Allen (@KPatrickAllen) January 12, 2025
In an interview, Brad Tyrer stated, “We’d go out to dinner as a family. He was very recognizable,” remembering his late father’s legacy.
Brad Tyrer watched his father become an NFL legend, a six-time first-team All-Pro with the Kansas City Chiefs, and a Super Bowl winner in 1970.
He also recalled the moment when his life took a tragic turn; Brad Tyrer stated that his father, Jim, came to his bedroom at about 9 o’clock and had a talk with him the day the tragic murder-suicide took place.
Brad stated:
“He came to my bedroom at about 9 o’clock and he had a talk with me that you would have with your kids if you knew you were never going to see them again.”
He further added as a 17-year-old teenager, he didn’t get the message and stated the man who committed the horrific act wasn’t the man he knew as his father.
Brad Tyrer also stated that he is grateful and blessed to have two great parents for 17 years.
Similarly, Jim Tyrer’s story will soon be told in a three-part documentary, “Beneath the Shadow,” directed by Kevin Patrick Allen.
Jim Tyrer’s eldest son, Brad Tyrer, has been serving as the District Sales Manager of Medtronic Spine and Biologics in Louisville, Kentucky, for over 26 years.
Brad attended Rockhurst High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor of arts and communications degree in 1986.
Moreover, Brad Tyrer also followed in his late father’s footsteps in football for a while and showcased his exceptional football skills playing for the Nebraska men’s football team.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jim Tyrer was born James Efflo Tyrer on February 25, 1939, in Newark, Ohio, United States.
- Both his sons Brad and Jason went on to college football careers in the Big Eight Conference. Jason was a defensive end for Kansas from 1988 to 1992.
- After retiring from his NFL career in June 1975, Jim Tyrer ran his own company, Pro Forma, representing professional athletes in commercial ventures.
