John Ayers

American football player (1953-1995)

PersonDied aged 42humanQ6219825

Born: April 14, 1953
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Died: October 2, 1995
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Birthplace: Carrizo Springs
Place of death: Canyon
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: American football player
Education: Carrizo Springs High School
Height: 77 in

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John Milton Ayers was an American professional football guard in the National Football League (NFL) from 1977 through 1987. During that span, he appeared in two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX for the San Francisco 49ers. Ayers was a key contributor on the final 89-yard drive that led to the play that has been immortalized as "The Catch" in the 1982 NFC Playoffs versus the Dallas Cowboys.

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Member of sports team: Denver Broncos
San Francisco 49ers
Cause of death: liver cancer
Given name: John
Manner of death: natural causes
Position played on team / speciality: guard
Mass: 258 lb
Family name: Ayers
Sport: American football
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1.Stated in Pro Football ReferenceRetrieved 2022-05-09
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Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Dreamland Cemetery
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