About Les Dye
Lived 1916 – 2000 (aged 84). Les Dye was an American american football player and athletic director.
Lester Henry Dye (July 15, 1916 – August 11, 2000) was an American football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Syracuse University.
Biography Redskins end Dye (#38) comes over the top to help teammate Leo Presley bring down Bill Paschal of the New York Giants, Oct. 28, 1945.
Dye served as the athletic director at Syracuse University from 1973 until 1978. In 1976, he hired Jim Boeheim as the seventh head basketball coach for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team.
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Who was Les Dye?
American football player (1916-2000)
When was Les Dye born?
Les Dye was born on 15 July 1916 in Forestville.
When did Les Dye die?
Les Dye died on 11 August 2000.
What was Les Dye's occupation?
Les Dye was an american football player and athletic director.
What nationality was Les Dye?
Les Dye was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Dye. https://biography.guide/les-dye/
MLA: "Les Dye." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-dye/.
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