Tragic story of NFL star who murdered his wife and turned the gun on himself... but could now be heading for the Hall of Fame Five years after hanging up his cleats, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jim Tyrer was picked as a first-ballot finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, a more than justified nomination given the legendary career he enjoyed.
In the early hours of September 15, Tyrer shot and killed his wife Martha before turning the gun on himself in a murder-suicide which sent shockwaves rippling through America.
At the time none could dispute Tyrer - a Super Bowl champion, six-time All-Pro and three-time AFL winner - being duly rewarded for his success on the field after 13 seasons with the Chiefs and one closing chapter in Washington.
That was until he shot and killed wife Martha (left) and turned the gun on himself on Sep. 15.
Nominated in the Seniors category for players whose careers ended before 1999, Jim could finally break into the Hall almost half a century since his infamous murder-suicide.
