Tyrone Keys facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | October 24, 1960 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 272 lb (123 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Callaway (Jackson, Mississippi) | ||||
| College: | Mississippi State | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 5 / Pick: 113 | ||||
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Tyrone Keys (born October 24, 1960) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end for six seasons. Keys played for the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Diego Chargers. He was a key member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX in 1986. He also appeared in the famous "Super Bowl Shuffle" video.
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Early Life and High School Football
Tyrone Keys grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He played football for the Callaway High School Chargers. In 1975, his high school team had an amazing season. They won all 12 of their games. The team also won the Big 8 Conference championship. This conference included the largest high schools in Mississippi.
College Football Career
Keys went on to play college football at Mississippi State University. He played for four years as a defensive tackle. In 1980, he made a very important play. He tackled Alabama quarterback Don Jacobs at the last minute. This caused a fumble, which helped his team win the game 6–3. This was a big upset victory against the top-ranked Crimson Tide team.
Professional Football Journey
Tyrone Keys was drafted into the NFL in 1981. He was picked by the New York Jets. After a short time with the Jets, he played for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Playing for the Chicago Bears
In 1983, Keys joined the Chicago Bears. He played as a defensive end. His time with the Bears was very successful. He was part of the legendary 1985 Bears team. This team won Super Bowl XX after the 1985 NFL season. The Bears were known for their strong defense that year.
The Super Bowl Shuffle
The 1985 Chicago Bears team was also famous for something else. They created a music video called "The Super Bowl Shuffle". Tyrone Keys was one of the players who appeared in this video. It became a very popular song and dance.
Later Career in the NFL
After his time with the Chicago Bears, Keys played for two more NFL teams. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1986 to 1987. Then, he finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1988.
