Jerome Boyd (linebacker, born 1961) explained

Jerome Anthony Boyd (September 18, 1961 – April 28, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL).

Boyd was born in Los Angeles, California and played scholastically at Crenshaw High School. He began his college career at Santa Monica College, before transferring to Oregon State for his final two years of eligibility.^{[1] [2]}

Boyed signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 1993 as an undrafted free agent; he was active for five games.^[1] He was also a member of the Oakland Invaders of the USFL.^{[3] [4]}

He was the father of former Oakland Raiders safety Jerome Boyd.

Following football, Boyd went on to a distinguished 30-year career with the Los Angeles Fire Department, rising to the rank of battalion chief.^[5]

Chief Boyd died April 28, 2017, after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. He was buried with full LAFD honors.^{[6] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jerome Boyd . . August 29, 2023.
2. News: English . Reid . September 2, 1981 . Can the Beavers hold that line? . Salem Statesman Journal . Boyd transferred last spring from Santa Monica Junior College. He won the starting job with his spring play. "He graded higher than anyone else, he has more speed (4.7 in the 40-yard dash) and he is physically stronger," says (DC Bobby) Roper of Boyd..
3. Web site: Jerome Boyd . Pro Football Archives . August 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220331191140/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerb/boyd02200.html . March 31, 2022 . dead.
4. News: . March 28, 1984 . Transactions: USFL . Santa Cruz Sentinel . Oakland Invaders: Signed Jerome Boyd, linebacker.
5. Web site: LAFD Battalion Chief Jerome Boyd remembered as devoted family man . Los Angeles Daily News . May 8, 2017 . May 8, 2024.
6. Web site: LAFD Battalion Chief dies after having medical emergency while driving . Los Angeles Daily News . April 28, 2017 . May 8, 2024.