About Dewey Lyle
Lived 1891 – 1980 (aged 89). Dewey Lyle was an American american football player.
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.
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Who was Dewey Lyle?
American football player (1891-1980)
When was Dewey Lyle born?
Dewey Lyle was born on 23 March 1891 in Minneapolis.
When did Dewey Lyle die?
Dewey Lyle died on 27 November 1980 in Paso Robles.
What was Dewey Lyle's occupation?
Dewey Lyle was an american football player.
What nationality was Dewey Lyle?
Dewey Lyle was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dewey Lyle. https://biography.guide/dewey-lyle/
MLA: "Dewey Lyle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dewey-lyle/.
Chicago: "Dewey Lyle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dewey-lyle/.
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