Wyche was drafted by the Bengals in 1968 out of Furman University. He started nine games at quarterback with a 2-7 record.
After his playing days, Wyche would come back to Cincinnati to coach the Bengals for eight years, leading the team to Super Bowl XXIII. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Bengals 20-16 at Joe Robbe Stadium in Miami after Joe Montana led a game-winning drive. The Bengals have not been back to the Super Bowl since that appearance.
After coaching the Bengals, Wyche went on to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the 1995 season. R.I.P.
After his playing days, Wyche would come back to Cincinnati to coach the Bengals for eight years, leading the team to Super Bowl XXIII. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Bengals 20-16 at Joe Robbe Stadium in Miami after Joe Montana led a game-winning drive. The Bengals have not been back to the Super Bowl since that appearance.
After coaching the Bengals, Wyche went on to coach the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the 1995 season. R.I.P.