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Babe Lyon

1907 – 1970

American football player

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About Babe Lyon

Lived 1907 – 1970 (aged 63). Babe Lyon was an American american football player.

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.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Kansas State University
Also known as
George Cardinal Lyon, George Cardinal "Babe" Lyon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Babe Lyon's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Babe Lyon?

American football player (1907-1970)

When was Babe Lyon born?

Babe Lyon was born on 30 March 1907 in Jamestown.

When did Babe Lyon die?

Babe Lyon died on 1 December 1970 in Manhattan.

What was Babe Lyon's occupation?

Babe Lyon was an american football player.

What nationality was Babe Lyon?

Babe Lyon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Babe Lyon

· Wikidata: Q4837657

· DBpedia: Babe Lyon

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MLA: "Babe Lyon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/babe-lyon/.

Chicago: "Babe Lyon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/babe-lyon/.

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