Memorabilia
Keith Byars autographed Ohio State mini-helmet
- Item Number
- 213
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 45 USD to gearmanpb
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Keith 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. 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. Byars was a preseason favorite for the 1985 Heisman, but fractured the bone in his right foot in preseason practice. That injury plagued him throughout his senior season, but even so, Byars finished his college career at Ohio State with 4,369 total yards, 3,200 rushing yards, and 50 touchdowns. His 50 touchdowns remain the second most in school history.
As a professional, he played fullback and tight end for the Phildelphia 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.
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