Garry Lyle

Garry Thomas Lyle (born October 20, 1945) is an American former professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft and played for seven years.

Garry Lyle

Lyle as a sophomore at George Washington
No. 44
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1945-10-20) October 20, 1945 (age 79) New Martinsville, West Virginia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Verona
College:	George Washington
NFL draft:	1967: 3rd round, 63rd pick
Career history
Chicago Bears (1967–1974)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 12 Interception yards: 210 Fumble recoveries: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

He played varsity college football at George Washington from 1964 to 1966, starting as tailback but quickly switching to quarterback,^[1] one of the first African Americans to play quarterback at a predominantly white institution.^[2] After injury, he continued as place kicker. He was the first African American to make All Conference.^[3] He was GW's last NFL draftee. Lyle's son, Keith, also played in the National Football League from 1994 to 2002.