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The Detmer Family - Legends of the Game

July 21, 2018
The Detmer family revolutionized passing football in Texas, with Ty winning the Heisman Trophy at BYU in 1990.

Sonny Detmer introduced a passing revolution in Texas high school football, coaching his sons Ty and Koy to remarkable success at Southwest High School in San Antonio. Both brothers threw for over 8,000 yards in their father's wide-open offense.

Ty Detmer went on to set 40 NCAA records at BYU and won the 1990 Heisman Trophy. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL, primarily as a backup, and had the unique experience of being teammates with his brother Koy in Philadelphia.