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Ken Dyer

1946 – 2010

American football player

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Lived 1946 – 2010 (aged 63). Ken Dyer was an American american football player.

Kenneth James Dyer (March 16, 1946 – March 7, 2010) was an American professional football player who played three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers. He was selected by the Chargers in the fourth round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft after played college football at Arizona State University.

Early life and college Kenneth James Dyer was born on March 16, 1946, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He attended Ann Arbor High School in Ann Arbor, participating in football, track, and basketball. He helped the football team win the state title in 1962. Dyer also participated in track while at Arizona State.

Dyer was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals of the AFL in late October 1969 but did not play in any games that year. He appeared in 12 games, starting six, for the Bengals in 1970 as a safety and intercepted three passes for 45 yards.

Personal life Dyer served in the United States Army. After his football career, he sold insurance and worked in the industrial chemical industry. He also owned a dry cleaning plant. Dyer coached high school and pop warner football for over 20 years as well.

Dyer died of heart failure on March 7, 2010, in Gilbert, Arizona.

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Kenneth James Dyer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ken Dyer?

American football player (1946-2010)

When was Ken Dyer born?

Ken Dyer was born on 16 March 1946 in Ann Arbor.

When did Ken Dyer die?

Ken Dyer died on 7 March 2010 in Gilbert.

What was Ken Dyer's occupation?

Ken Dyer was an american football player.

What nationality was Ken Dyer?

Ken Dyer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Dyer

· Wikidata: Q18631152

· DBpedia: Ken Dyer

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