James Efflo Tyrer (February 25, 1939 – September 15, 1980) was an American professional football offensive tackle widely regarded as one of the most dominant players of his era. [1][2] He played 14 years of professional football (1961 - 1974) after an All-American college career for Ohio State University, [3][4] competing in the American ...

James C. Tyree (October 30, 1957 – March 16, 2011) was a Chicago financier who was chairman and chief executive officer of Mesirow Financial since 1994. In 2009, he led a team of investors that took control of the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, which he owned until his death.

Mar 16, 2011 · Mr. Tyree, who was diagnosed with stomach cancer five months ago, died Wednesday at the University of Chicago Medical Center after suffering what Mesirow described as an unexpected...

Mar 17, 2011 · 44th President of the United States: 2009 ‐ 2017. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Tyree. Jim was a quintessential Chicagoan, a South Side kid from humble roots who worked his way to the top but never left the city behind.

Apr 23, 2012 · CHICAGO — The estate of former Chicago Sun-Times owner James Tyree has reached a $10 million settlement with the University of Chicago Medical Center. The Chicago Tribune cites court records...

Mar 18, 2011 · James C. Tyree, chairman of Mesirow Financial, led a group that bought Sun-Times Media in 2009 for $5 million in cash, taking on around $22 million in debt.

Mar 17, 2011 · Tyree died at a Chicago hospital following "an unexpected complication" from stomach cancer, according to Richard Price, president and chief operating officer of...

Mar 16, 2011 · CHICAGO (CBS) - James C. Tyree, the man widely credited with rescuing the parent company of the Chicago Sun-Times, has died at the age of 53. The Sun-Times Media …

Jul 9, 2014 · The James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award was established in his memory, and every year, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce (where Jim served as Chairman) presents the award to one of Chicagoland's high-growth small businesses.

James C. Tyree, CEO/Chairman of Mesirow Financial and Chairman Sun-Times Media Group, loving husband and best friend of Eve, nee Slusarczyk; loving father of Jessica, Joseph and Matthew; devoted...