Thomas Lewis Lyons
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Thomas Lewis "Tommy" Lyons (born August 7, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia) was a football player for the University of Georgia and the Denver Broncos. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1971 and was selected 14th round of the 1971 NFL draft. Lyons played for the Broncos for six seasons, starting in 43 consecutive games at one point during his career. An avid piano player, he was once a guest conductor for the Denver Symphony Orchestra while he was playing for the Broncos.
After his time in the NFL, Lyons went to University of Colorado Medical School, graduating with a medical degree in 1977. He practices medicine in Atlanta.
Lyons received a Silver Anniversary Award from the National Collegiate Athletic Association as part of the Class of 1996.
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| Preceded by Lesley Bush Larry Echohawk Kwaku Ohene-Frempong Bob Lanier Mike Phipps Mike Reid |
Silver Anniversary Awards (NCAA) Class of 1996 Marty Liquori Thomas Lewis Lyons Cliff Meely Kurt L. Schmoke Joe Theismann Jack Youngblood |
Succeeded by Tommy Casanova Jack Ford David Joyner Edward B. Rust Jr. James Tedisco Herb Washington |
