About Sonny Liles
Lived 1919 – 2005 (aged 85). Sonny Liles was an American american football player.
Elvin Maerle "Sonny" Liles (August 9, 1919 – July 25, 2005) was an American professional football guard who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Rams. He played college football at Oklahoma A&M College.
Early life and college Elvin Maerle Liles was born on August 9, 1919, in Marlow, Oklahoma. He attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Oklahoma. He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Lions on August 15, 1944. Liles was eligible to play for Cleveland in their victory in that season’s championship, but did not.
Personal life Liles died on July 25, 2005, in Aspen, Colorado.
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Who was Sonny Liles?
American football player (1919-2005)
When was Sonny Liles born?
Sonny Liles was born on 9 August 1919 in Marlow.
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Sonny Liles died on 25 July 2005 in Aspen.
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Sonny Liles was an american football player.
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Sonny Liles was American.
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