Ken Dyer

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.