Lyle Bennett
College football coach
About Lyle Bennett
Lived 1903 – 2005 (aged 101). Lyle Bennett was an American baseball player, athletics competitor and american football player.
Lyle Bennett (June 23, 1903 – March 24, 2005) was an American football and track coach. He served as the head football coach at Central Michigan University program from 1947 to 1949, compiling a record of 8–15–1. Bennett was also the head track coach at Central Michigan from 1947 to 1970. He attended Central Michigan where he played football and baseball, and ran track. He also coached at Reed City High School, Rockford High School, and Hastings High School, all in Michigan. The outdoor track at Central Michigan University is named for Bennett.
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Who was Lyle Bennett?
College football coach (1903-2005)
When was Lyle Bennett born?
Lyle Bennett was born on 23 June 1903.
When did Lyle Bennett die?
Lyle Bennett died on 24 March 2005 in Mount Pleasant.
What was Lyle Bennett's occupation?
Lyle Bennett was a baseball player, athletics competitor and american football player.
What nationality was Lyle Bennett?
Lyle Bennett was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lyle Bennett. https://biography.guide/lyle-bennett/
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