Lester H. Dye, 84, ex-pro football player, university official

[Howard Glazer]

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Former Syracuse University athletic director and
NFL player Lester H. Dye has died at age 84 after suffering a stroke.
Dye died Friday in at Veteran's Hospital in Roanoke, Va.

Dye was athletic director at Syracuse from 1973-1978. He also spent 14
years as an admissions administrator before moving into the athletics
office, including his final four as dean of admissions.

Born in Forestville, N.Y., Dye was a 1942 graduate of Syracuse, where he
played as a defensive halfback and offensive end. He played for the
NFL's Washington Redskins from 1944-1946 and later scouted for them.
Staying in football after his playing days, Dye became head coach at
Clarkson College in Potsdam. He returned to Syracuse in 1949 as an
assistant and freshman coach under Ben Schwartzwalder, where he stayed
until he took an administrative job in 1959.

His survivors include his wife, a daughter, two sons and a sister.

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Personal note: Although I never met Mr. Dye, his name lingers in the
memories of myself and thousands of others who attended Syracuse in the
'70s, for it was his signature that graced our acceptance letters. Rest
in peace, fellow Orangeman.

Howard

[hsmit...@gmail.com]

I do not know if you still use this account or if you are still alive, but I would like to say thanks. You see, I am Lester Dye's great-grandson, one of his son's grandson. I was trying to find what I could on him when I stumbled upon this, it warms my heart that someone would write in his memory when you didn't even know him. My mother was 7 months pregnant with me at the time he passed, so I never got to meet him. So I guess this helped shed some light on the man that was my great-grandfather, I'd like to say thanks again, and if you see this, please reply, so I can at least know you got the message.

With regards,
Hampton

[katiest...@gmail.com]

Hampton,

My mother and I were just talking about your great grandfather and came across your message. You great grandmother and grandfather were our neighbors in Camillus, NY for many years. They were both such wonderful people and we have many fond memories. If you see this message, send us your email and we will tell you more! Also, where is you Uncle Craig these days?

Talk to you soon,
The Kane Family

[Hambone Smithsonian]

My grandfather just showed this reply to me today. My email is hsmith2963@ gmail.com