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Yale Lary

American football player, businessman, and politician (1930-2017) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 86

Robert Yale Lary Sr. was an American professional football player, businessman, and politician. He played for 11 seasons as a safety, punter and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

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Detroit Lions
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He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979 and was also selected for the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team.

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Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1930 to 2017 · aged 86