About Robert Lyons
Lived 1935 – 2019 (aged 83). Robert Lyons was an American head coach.
Robert "Bo" Lyons (December 15, 1934 – November 20, 2019) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Northeastern University from 1972 to 1980, compiling a record of 34–52–1. Lyons played at Northwestern and was the line coach for the Northeastern Huskies for nine seasons under Joe Zabilski before succeeding him as head coach.
Lyons died in Boston on November 20, 2019, at the age of 84.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Lyons?
American football player and coach
When was Robert Lyons born?
Robert Lyons was born on 15 December 1935.
When did Robert Lyons die?
Robert Lyons died on 20 November 2019.
What was Robert Lyons's occupation?
Robert Lyons was a head coach.
What nationality was Robert Lyons?
Robert Lyons was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Lyons (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Lyons. https://biography.guide/robert-lyons-head-coach/
MLA: "Robert Lyons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-lyons-head-coach/.
Chicago: "Robert Lyons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-lyons-head-coach/.
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