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Kayo Lam

1911 – 1993

American football player

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About Kayo Lam

Lived 1911 – 1993 (aged 81). Kayo Lam was an American american football player.

William Calvin "Kayo" Lam (October 1, 1911 – April 23, 1993) was a college football player. Lam was a prominent halfback for the Colorado Buffaloes football team, playing beside Byron White. He earned seven varsity letters at Colorado in football, track and wrestling. Lam led the nation in rushing yards in 1934 and 1935. He was the first CU athlete to play in a postseason all-star game (the East-West Shrine), and was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. Lam used tap dancing as a means of training.

After serving in World War II, he returned to Boulder, where he would work the next 36 years at the university, from assistant dean of men and assistant football coach to assistant athletic director and business manager.

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University of Colorado Boulder
Also known as
William Calvin Lam

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kayo Lam?

American football player (1911-1993)

When was Kayo Lam born?

Kayo Lam was born on 1 October 1911 in Glenrock.

When did Kayo Lam die?

Kayo Lam died on 23 April 1993 in Denver.

What was Kayo Lam's occupation?

Kayo Lam was an american football player.

What nationality was Kayo Lam?

Kayo Lam was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kayo Lam

· Wikidata: Q21176361

· DBpedia: Kayo Lam

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