About Sam Lyon
Lived 1890 – 1916 (aged 25). Sam Lyon was an association football player.
Personal life Lyon's younger brother, Jack, also became a footballer. After service in the Territorial Army from 1909 and 1913, Lyon served in the East Yorkshire Regiment during the First World War, where he sustained wounds which required him spending 15 months in hospital. After the war, he worked as a wholesale fish merchant and played bowls, at which he represented Yorkshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Lyon?
English footballer (1890-1916)
When was Sam Lyon born?
Sam Lyon was born on 20 November 1890 in Prescot.
When did Sam Lyon die?
Sam Lyon died on 1 July 1916 in Somme.
What was Sam Lyon's occupation?
Sam Lyon was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Lyon. https://biography.guide/sam-lyon/
MLA: "Sam Lyon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-lyon/.
Chicago: "Sam Lyon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-lyon/.
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