Yale Lary

Robert Yale Lary

• Bats Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School Texas A&M University
• High School Northside High School
• Born November 24, 1930 in Fort Worth, TX USA
• Died May 11, 2017 in Fort Worth, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Yale Lary played in the minor leagues in 1953, 1954, 1956 and 1957. He did not play much -- only a couple dozen games a year at most -- but still had fair success. In 16 games for the Lake Charles Lakers in 1954 he batted .429; in 24 games for the same club in 1957, he hit .354.

He later became a Pro Football Hall of Fame safety, punter and return specialist, playing for the NFL's Detroit Lions from 1952 to 1964. He was a nine-time Pro Bowler and a five-time All-Pro.

Further Reading

• Lions Hall of Famer Yale Lary dies at 86