Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jim Tyrer, a member of the AFL’s all-decade team and three-time champion, is one step away from Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. His four children are hopeful that increased awareness of CTE will help voters understand his death by suicide in 1980 and recognize his on-field achievements. Despite controversy surrounding his death, factors such as growing knowledge of CTE’s impact on football players and Tyrer’s impressive career stats favor him for induction. The full selection committee’s final vote, which requires at least 80% approval, will determine whether Tyrer joins the Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/12/11/jim-tyrer-nfl-hall-fame-cte