Football Former Jets DL Dennis Byrd, 50, killed in head-on crash in Oklahoma - Page 2

scho63 · 10-15-2016, 08:32 PM

I was at the Jets-Chiefs when Dennis Byrd got temporarily paralyzed

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/former-...021715740.html

Former New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd, whose career was cut short because of a broken neck, was killed in a two-car, head-on crash in Oklahoma, according to the Tulsa World. Byrd was 50.

The accident occurred near his home. Two others — a 17-year old driver and a 12-year-old passenger — involved in the crash were sent to the hospital in critical condition. Byrd reportedly suffered massive injuries in the crash, per reports.

Byrd was a second-round pick out of Tulsa in 1989 and played four years for the Jets. Despite playing only four seasons, he was a beloved figure for his personality and his giving nature. Jets fans also came to revere Byrd most after he suffered serious spinal damage in a collision with teammate Scott Mersereau in a game on Thanksgiving weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Doctors feared Byrd would never walk again. Instead, miraculously, her walked within weeks of the accident — to the amazement of his doctors and to the inspiration of fans. Byrd would be the subject of a book and a movie telling his story.

For the most part, Byrd had stayed out of the spotlight since leaving the NFL after a brief announcing career. But then Jets head coach Rex Ryan brought Byrd to motivate the Jets before a playoff game against the New England Patriots in 2010. Players said at the time that it was among the most moving speeches they’d ever heard, and it helped spring a major upset.

Simply Red · 10-15-2016, 10:36 PM

damn man

**Rain Man** · 10-15-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

He tried to hurt Krieg no? Correct me if I'm wrong

And rip

That was kind of his job. I don't remember anything dirty or anything.

Nickhead · 10-16-2016, 12:12 AM

this pisses me off. for some reason during last weeks football, i was thinking about him.

Archie F. Swin · 10-16-2016, 12:34 AM

that was probably the only time Kreig ever fumbled.

Simply Red · 10-16-2016, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

that was probably the only time Kreig ever fumbled.

Man I barely remember Krieg.

Simply Red · 10-16-2016, 12:41 AM

was he decent?

Nickhead · 10-16-2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

that was probably the only time Kreig ever fumbled.

threebag · 10-16-2016, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Man I barely remember Krieg.

He was my dad's second wife's cousin.

**Baby Lee** · 10-16-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by displacedinMN

had to look it up

A bittersweet memory, but IIRC we called up a 50+ yard TD bomb on the very next play.

**notorious** · 10-16-2016, 07:53 AM

That is the type of launching/leading with the head Von Miller does.

Stryker · 10-16-2016, 08:09 AM

Its a damn shame! I actually met him back in '91 I believe. He came into a computer store I was working at at the time. He even had a Jets windbreaker on. Wow.

Sideburn · 10-16-2016, 08:17 AM

Grew up in the same town and neighborhood (he was several years older). They filmed at our school for the movie they made about his story...Rise and walk i think it was called.
RIP

Spott · 10-16-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

A bittersweet memory, but IIRC we called up a 50+ yard TD bomb on the very next play.

They actually got a lot of flack from the media and the NY fan base for calling that play on the very next snap.

FloridaMan88 · 10-16-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

He tried to hurt Krieg no? Correct me if I'm wrong

And rip

I think he was ready to take an unblocked/direct shot on Krieg, but Krieg stepped up in the pocket and Byrd collided with his own team mate if I remember correctly.

Deberg_1990 · 10-16-2016, 09:34 AM

I remember watching the game and how awful it was.

There was a Detroit Lions lineman who had a similar injury around that same time or a year before?

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scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $1271110	Former Jets DL Dennis Byrd, 50, killed in head-on crash in Oklahoma I was at the Jets-Chiefs when Dennis Byrd got temporarily paralyzed http://sports.yahoo.com/news/former-...021715740.html Former New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd, whose career was cut short because of a broken neck, was killed in a two-car, head-on crash in Oklahoma, according to the Tulsa World. Byrd was 50. The accident occurred near his home. Two others — a 17-year old driver and a 12-year-old passenger — involved in the crash were sent to the hospital in critical condition. Byrd reportedly suffered massive injuries in the crash, per reports. Byrd was a second-round pick out of Tulsa in 1989 and played four years for the Jets. Despite playing only four seasons, he was a beloved figure for his personality and his giving nature. Jets fans also came to revere Byrd most after he suffered serious spinal damage in a collision with teammate Scott Mersereau in a game on Thanksgiving weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. Doctors feared Byrd would never walk again. Instead, miraculously, her walked within weeks of the accident — to the amazement of his doctors and to the inspiration of fans. Byrd would be the subject of a book and a movie telling his story. For the most part, Byrd had stayed out of the spotlight since leaving the NFL after a brief announcing career. But then Jets head coach Rex Ryan brought Byrd to motivate the Jets before a playoff game against the New England Patriots in 2010. Players said at the time that it was among the most moving speeches they’d ever heard, and it helped spring a major upset.
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