Dewey Lyle
American football player (1891–1980)
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Dewitt "Dewey" Wagner Lyle (March 23, 1891 - November 27, 1980) was a professional American football offensive lineman in the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons in APFA/NFL split between the Rock Island Independents and the Green Bay Packers. However Lyle also played for the Minneapolis Marines, from 1916 to 1919, prior to that team's entry into the NFL.
PositionOffensive lineman
BornMarch 23, 1891
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1980 (aged 89)
Paso Robles, California, U.S.
Paso Robles, California, U.S.
CollegeMinnesota
Lyle with the Packers in 1923 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 23, 1891 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 1980 (aged 89) Paso Robles, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Minnesota |
| Career history | |
| 1916–1919 | Minneapolis Marines |
| 1920–1922 | Rock Island Independents |
| 1922–1923 | Green Bay Packers |
| Awards and highlights | |
References
- Quirk, Jim (1998). "The Minneapolis Marines: Minnesota's Forgotten NFL Team" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 20 (1). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–3. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 18, 2010.