Babe Lyon
American football player (1907–1970)
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George Cardinal "Babe" Lyon (March 30, 1907 – December 22, 1970) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and the second American Football League (AFL). Over the span of his career, Babe played for the New York Giants, Portsmouth Spartans, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Bears, Brooklyn Dodgers, and St. Louis Gunners of the NFL. He played again in 1936 for the Rochester Tigers of the AFL.
BornMarch 30, 1907
Jamestown, Kansas, U.S.
Jamestown, Kansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 1970 (aged 63)
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Positions | Guard, tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 30, 1907 Jamestown, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1970 (aged 63) Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas State |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
References
- Carroll, Bob (1983). "The St. Louis Gunners" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 4 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2010.
- Rochester Tigers 1936 roster