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Lenny Lyles, 75 - NFL player - Dubbed as: "The Fastest Man in Football" in high school
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The Kentucky Wizard
Nov 28, 2011, 12:58:24 AM11/28/11
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He was a pretty cool guy, and will be missed. His wife, Faith Lyles (TV name
was "Faith Lyle"), was a local TV personality here in Louisville for many
years.
Two Obits below:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=lenny-lyles&pid=154710702
Lenny Lyles, a speedy football and track star at the University of
Louisville and a trailblazer in the National Football League, has died at
age 75.
University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong confirmed Lyles' death on his
Twitter feed.
Lyles stayed in Louisville after a 12-year career in pro football and was a
successful businessman.
Lyles, who attended Central High School, was one of the first
African-Americans to play for Louisville. Playing from 1954 to '57, he
scored a school-record 42 touchdowns and was known as "The Fastest Man in
Football."
He also was the first Cardinals player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in
a season.
Lyles, whose statue stands at Cardinal Park, was drafted in the first round
of the 1958 draft by the Baltimore Colts.
Lyles played most of his NFL career with the Baltimore Colts, primarily as a
defensive back.
After his career he remained in Louisville and was involved in several
business ventures, including developing the Lyles Mall on West Broadway.
Published in The Courier-Journal on November 22, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-everett-lyles-lenny&pid=154725193
LYLES, LEONARD EVERETT "LENNY," 75, died at Louisville Jewish Hospital,
November 20, 2011.
Lyles was a native of Nashville, TN. His parents moved to Louisville when
Lyles was 3. Lyles was a star athlete at Central High School. Recruited by
the University of Louisville in 1954, he broke the school's color barrier
for scholarship athletes. Known as a speedster, Lyles played football as a
running back and ran track at U of L. Converted to a defensive back in the
pro's, he played 12 seasons in the NFL, including 10 for the Baltimore Colts
and two years with the San Francisco Forty-Niners. During his NFL Career,
Lyles also began a 27-year career as an executive with Brown and Williamson
Tobacco Corp (BATUS) in Louisville. He was also an entrepreneur in number of
business ventures. He opened Lyles Plaza in 1979, and later, with two
business partners, added Lyles Mall. Both are on West Broadway. Lyles also
helped revitalize the Smoketown area, where he grew up. One of the
accomplishments Lyles was most proud of was serving as a mentor and role
model for minority youths. He was also a generous contributor to various
local charities, particularly those that are minority based. Lyles was a
member of the West Broadway Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by sons, Christopher Lyles and Michael Lyles; his
mother, Alice Lyles of Louisville; and a sister, Doris Ferrell of Atlanta,
GA.
Survivors include Lyles' wife, Faith Lyles; a son, Leonard "Everett" Lyles,
Jr.; two nieces and several cousins.
Lyles' body will be cremated. A memorial celebration of Lyles' life is
planned for this winter. A date has not been set.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Lenny
Lyles Scholarship Fund, c/o Katina Whitlock, U of L Office of Development,
Louisville KY 40292.
Published in The Courier-Journal on November 23, 2011
The Wiz....
was "Faith Lyle"), was a local TV personality here in Louisville for many
years.
Two Obits below:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=lenny-lyles&pid=154710702
Lenny Lyles, a speedy football and track star at the University of
Louisville and a trailblazer in the National Football League, has died at
age 75.
University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong confirmed Lyles' death on his
Twitter feed.
Lyles stayed in Louisville after a 12-year career in pro football and was a
successful businessman.
Lyles, who attended Central High School, was one of the first
African-Americans to play for Louisville. Playing from 1954 to '57, he
scored a school-record 42 touchdowns and was known as "The Fastest Man in
Football."
He also was the first Cardinals player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in
a season.
Lyles, whose statue stands at Cardinal Park, was drafted in the first round
of the 1958 draft by the Baltimore Colts.
Lyles played most of his NFL career with the Baltimore Colts, primarily as a
defensive back.
After his career he remained in Louisville and was involved in several
business ventures, including developing the Lyles Mall on West Broadway.
Published in The Courier-Journal on November 22, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-everett-lyles-lenny&pid=154725193
LYLES, LEONARD EVERETT "LENNY," 75, died at Louisville Jewish Hospital,
November 20, 2011.
Lyles was a native of Nashville, TN. His parents moved to Louisville when
Lyles was 3. Lyles was a star athlete at Central High School. Recruited by
the University of Louisville in 1954, he broke the school's color barrier
for scholarship athletes. Known as a speedster, Lyles played football as a
running back and ran track at U of L. Converted to a defensive back in the
pro's, he played 12 seasons in the NFL, including 10 for the Baltimore Colts
and two years with the San Francisco Forty-Niners. During his NFL Career,
Lyles also began a 27-year career as an executive with Brown and Williamson
Tobacco Corp (BATUS) in Louisville. He was also an entrepreneur in number of
business ventures. He opened Lyles Plaza in 1979, and later, with two
business partners, added Lyles Mall. Both are on West Broadway. Lyles also
helped revitalize the Smoketown area, where he grew up. One of the
accomplishments Lyles was most proud of was serving as a mentor and role
model for minority youths. He was also a generous contributor to various
local charities, particularly those that are minority based. Lyles was a
member of the West Broadway Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by sons, Christopher Lyles and Michael Lyles; his
mother, Alice Lyles of Louisville; and a sister, Doris Ferrell of Atlanta,
GA.
Survivors include Lyles' wife, Faith Lyles; a son, Leonard "Everett" Lyles,
Jr.; two nieces and several cousins.
Lyles' body will be cremated. A memorial celebration of Lyles' life is
planned for this winter. A date has not been set.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Lenny
Lyles Scholarship Fund, c/o Katina Whitlock, U of L Office of Development,
Louisville KY 40292.
Published in The Courier-Journal on November 23, 2011
The Wiz....
Turban Joe Balasootoe
Nov 28, 2011, 7:26:38 PM11/28/11
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On Nov 28, 12:58 am, "The Kentucky Wizard" <KyWiz...@insightbb.com>
wrote:
Was a significant player on those great Colt clubs. Underrated.
wrote:
> He was a pretty cool guy, and will be missed. His wife, Faith Lyles (TV name
> was "Faith Lyle"), was a local TV personality here in Louisville for many
> years.
>
> Two Obits below:
>
> http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=lenny-lyl...
> was "Faith Lyle"), was a local TV personality here in Louisville for many
> years.
>
> Two Obits below:
>
>
> Lenny Lyles, a speedy football and track star at the University of
> Louisville and a trailblazer in the National Football League, has died at
> age 75.
>
> University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong confirmed Lyles' death on his
> Twitter feed.
>
> Lyles stayed in Louisville after a 12-year career in pro football and was a
> successful businessman.
>
> Lyles, who attended Central High School, was one of the first
> African-Americans to play for Louisville. Playing from 1954 to '57, he
> scored a school-record 42 touchdowns and was known as "The Fastest Man in
> Football."
>
> He also was the first Cardinals player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in
> a season.
>
> Lyles, whose statue stands at Cardinal Park, was drafted in the first round
> of the 1958 draft by the Baltimore Colts.
>
> Lyles played most of his NFL career with the Baltimore Colts, primarily as a
> defensive back.
>
> After his career he remained in Louisville and was involved in several
> business ventures, including developing the Lyles Mall on West Broadway.
> Published in The Courier-Journal on November 22, 2011
>
> http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-e...
> Lenny Lyles, a speedy football and track star at the University of
> Louisville and a trailblazer in the National Football League, has died at
> age 75.
>
> University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong confirmed Lyles' death on his
> Twitter feed.
>
> Lyles stayed in Louisville after a 12-year career in pro football and was a
> successful businessman.
>
> Lyles, who attended Central High School, was one of the first
> African-Americans to play for Louisville. Playing from 1954 to '57, he
> scored a school-record 42 touchdowns and was known as "The Fastest Man in
> Football."
>
> He also was the first Cardinals player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in
> a season.
>
> Lyles, whose statue stands at Cardinal Park, was drafted in the first round
> of the 1958 draft by the Baltimore Colts.
>
> Lyles played most of his NFL career with the Baltimore Colts, primarily as a
> defensive back.
>
> After his career he remained in Louisville and was involved in several
> business ventures, including developing the Lyles Mall on West Broadway.
> Published in The Courier-Journal on November 22, 2011
>
Bermuda999
Nov 28, 2011, 8:21:15 PM11/28/11
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On Nov 28, 7:26 pm, Turban Joe Balasootoe <langston...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Was a significant player on those great Colt clubs. Underrated.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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