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Dennis DeWayne Byrd (October 5, 1966 – October 15, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Dennis Byrd was an inspiration in so many ways. He learned how to walk again after a tragic accident took away his football life. Byrd toured the country sharing his life story.
- Early Life and College Days with The Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Pro Football Career
- Post-Football Life and Death
Dennis DeWayne Byrd was born to parents Dan and Nancy in Oklahoma City, OK on October 5, 1966. He has four siblings. According to The New York Times‘s Timothy W. Smith, Byrd was brought into the world by the same obstetrician who delivered Hall of Fame Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench. Byrd experienced tragedy at an early age. He nearly died du...
The New York Jetschose Dennis Byrd with the 42nd overall selection of the 1989 NFL Draft. Byrd told Randy Lange of the Jets’ official website in 2012he wore No. 90 in the pro football ranks as a tribute to his older brother, Dan. Dan Byrd wore No. 90 when he played high school football. Although Dennis never wore that number at Mustang High School ...
More than nine months after his devastating career-ending injury, Dennis Byrd took the field as a former Jets player for the team’s season opener against the Denver Broncos on September 5, 1993. Remarkably, Byrd limped onto the gridiron without any assistance. He thanked the Jets organization and its fans for their support and affection. Byrd felt ...
Jun 30, 2017 · There was one fatality: The 50-year-old driver of the Hummer, former New York Jet Dennis Byrd, was pronounced dead at the scene from “massive bodily injuries.”
Oct 16, 2016 · He was revered in his community, where he coached high school football after his injury, and he'll always be remembered as the most inspirational player to ever wear a Jets uniform. Years ago, the...
Oct 24, 2016 · LATE IN THE 1992 NFL season, Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was partially paralyzed after colliding with a teammate in a game against the Chiefs.
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Oct 16, 2016 · According to the Jets organization, Byrd was living in his home state of Oklahoma where he worked as both a minister and public speaker. He is survived by his wife, Angela, and his four children.
