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Keith Byars Biography
Keith Byars is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 14, 1963 in Ohio, Ohio, United States. Former NFL Pro Bowl running back who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots, and the New York Jets.
He played in his only Super Bowl, XXXI, in 1997 with the New England Patriots, but the team lost to Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, 35-21.
Byars was a tailback with the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1982 to 1985, under head coach Earle Bruce.
In 1984, Byars finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting (behind Doug Flutie) after a season where he gained an OSU record 2,441 all-purpose yards, including a then-school record 1,764 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. That season featured a game against Illinois (Ohio State won this game 45-38 on October 13, 1984) in which Byars led a comeback from a 24-0 deficit, rushing for 274 yards and five touchdowns, the last with 36 seconds remaining in the game. On his fourth touchdown run, going for 67 yards, he famously lost his left shoe at the Illini 40 but never broke stride. Byars was a unanimous first-team All-America selection, and voted the Big Ten Conference Most Valuable Player. His running backs coach that year was a young Jim Tressel, who would later become the Buckeyes’ head coach.
He fathered two children, Taylor and Keith, with his wife Margaret.
| Name | Keith Byars |
| First Name | Keith |
| Last Name | Byars |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Birthday | October 14 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Ohio |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Margaret Byars |
| Children(s) | Keith Byars II |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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As a professional, he played fullback and tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1992), Miami Dolphins (1993–1996), New England Patriots (1996–1997), and the New York Jets (1998). Byars was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1993.
Keith Byars Net Worth
Keith Byars is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keith Byars's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played tailback for Ohio State, where he came in second in the 1984 Heisman Trophy voting.
He threw six touchdown passes in the NFL, the third-highest total among NFL running backs at the time of his retirement.
Keith Alan Byars (born October 14, 1963) is an American sports broadcaster and former American football fullback in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
A superb rusher, blocker, and pass receiver, Byars was a vital contributor for every team he played on. In 1988, he rushed for 517 yards, recorded 71 receptions (ranking him 9th in the NFL), and scored 10 touchdowns. In the Eagles 20-12 loss to the Chicago Bears in the postseason, he rushed for 34 yards and caught 9 passes for 103 yards. In 1990, he recorded 81 receptions for 819 yards, the third most receptions in the NFL, rushed for 141 yards, and even completed 4 of 4 passes for 53 yards and 4 touchdowns. In the 1996 season, Byars made his first and only championship appearance, playing with the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI. His team lost the game 35-21, but the 33-year-old Byars had a good performance in it, catching 4 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Byers played one year as a member of the New York Jets in 1998. He helped the Jets reach the AFC Championship Game, before losing to the Denver Broncos in his last game played in the NFL.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Keith Byars height 6 feet 1 inches Keith weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 feet 1 inches |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Byars was a preseason favorite for the 1985 Heisman, but fractured the bone in his right foot near the little toe in preseason practice. He missed the first five games of the 1985 season, and returned too early. He reinjured the broken bone in his second game back and missed the remainder of the regular season. He attempted to return for the Citrus Bowl game on December 28, but injured his foot again in the second Ohio State offensive series of the game. Many observers note that throughout the remainder of his football career Byars was never as dominant a player as he had been in 1984.
In his 13 seasons, Byars rushed for 3,109 yards, caught 610 passes for 5,661 yards, returned five kickoffs for 94 yards, and completed 6 of 13 passes for 119 yards and six touchdowns, with one interception. He also scored 54 touchdowns (23 rushing and 31 receiving). His six passing touchdowns are the third highest total by a running back in NFL history. Byars 610 receptions are the 2nd most catches by a fullback and 4th most by a halfback/fullback/running back in NFL history of 2018.
Who is Keith Byars Dating?
According to our records, Keith Byars married to Margaret Byars. As of December 1, 2023, Keith Byars’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Keith Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Keith Byars celebrates birthday on October 14 of every year.
Is Keith Byars in the Hall of Fame?
Byars was inducted into the Ohio State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000. Selected 10th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 NFL Draft, Byars played 13 seasons with the Eagles (1986-92), Miami Dolphins (1993-96), New England Patriots (1996-97) and New York Jets (1998).
How long did Keith Byars play in the NFL?
Byars played 13 years in the NFL at fullback and tight end.
What teams did Keith Byars play for?
Professional career As a professional, he played fullback and tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1992), Miami Dolphins (1993–1996), New England Patriots (1996–1997), and the New York Jets (1998). Byars was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1993.
How old is Keith Byars?
58 years (October 14, 1963)
Where did Keith Byars go to college?
The Ohio State University
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