Earnest Byner’s name is often associated with one of the most infamous plays in NFL history, but that should not take away from his accomplishments in an otherwise illustrious career.
The AFC Championship Game played against the Denver Broncos on January 17, 1988 is better known as the game where The Fumble occurred, which is something that needs no explanation.
The play was highlighted in the new documentary, Believeland, where an emotional Byner apologizes to Cleveland fans for the play.
He had to deal with the crazy people who fail to see players as human beings, receiving hate mail and threats for an honest mistake in a football game.