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Born on October 30, 1967 in San Marcos, Texas, United States, Ty Detmer is an American football player. As of 2026, Ty Detmer is 58 years old. Education on record includes Southwest High School and Brigham Young University. Awards on record include Heisman Trophy (1990). The listed height is 183 cm.
My Take
Detmer is one of those names that means more in college football lore than in the NFL record book, and that gap is exactly what fascinates me. Winning the 1990 Heisman at BYU while rewriting NCAA passing records is a staggering peak, yet his pro career was largely spent as a steady backup. I find that arc quietly admirable rather than disappointing. Plenty of college legends fade or sulk; Detmer kept showing up and doing the job. To me he represents craft over fame, and that kind of durable professionalism deserves more respect than the highlight reels usually give it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ty Detmer
- Name (Japanese)
- タイ・デトマー
- Reading
- たい・でとまー
- Born
- October 30, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- San Marcos, Texas, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- High school
- Southwest High School
- University
- Brigham Young University
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Heisman Trophy
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty%20Detmer
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1147480
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ty Detmer born?
Born October 30, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Ty Detmer from?
Ty Detmer is from San Marcos, Texas, United States.
What does Ty Detmer do?
Ty Detmer works as American football player.
How tall is Ty Detmer?
Ty Detmer is 183 cm.
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