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John Ayers

1953 – 1995

American football player

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About John Ayers

Lived 1953 – 1995 (aged 42). John Ayers was an American american football player.

John Milton Ayers (April 14, 1953 – October 2, 1995) was an American professional football guard in the National Football League (NFL) from 1977 through 1987. During that span, he appeared in two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX for the San Francisco 49ers. Ayers was a key contributor on the final 89-yard drive that led to the play that has been immortalized as "The Catch" in the 1982 NFC Playoffs versus the Dallas Cowboys.

John Ayers played college football for the West Texas A&M Buffaloes. He was also a member of the 1987 Denver Broncos team that lost Super Bowl XXII, but did not appear in that game.

Death Ayers was diagnosed with liver cancer and died on October 2, 1995.

Personal life Ayers also served for a brief period as the figurehead President of Bill Watts' Universal Wrestling Federation.

His daughter, Jolee, was a scholarship basketball player at Texas Tech University. His grandson, John Curry, is a college football linebacker at Texas Tech.

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Carrizo Springs High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Ayers?

American football player (1953-1995)

When was John Ayers born?

John Ayers was born on 14 April 1953 in Carrizo Springs.

When did John Ayers die?

John Ayers died on 2 October 1995 in Canyon.

What was John Ayers's occupation?

John Ayers was an american football player.

What nationality was John Ayers?

John Ayers was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Ayers

· Wikidata: Q6219825

· DBpedia: John Ayers

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