Marty Lyons

Football Player

Birthday January 15, 1957

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Maryland

Age 67 years old

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About

Defensive tackle who played in the NFL for the New York Jets from 1979 to 1989.

Before Fame

He was a star at the University of Alabama, where as a senior he won a national championship, was a first team All-American, and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Trivia

He was drafted 14th overall in 1979, and was chosen as the Walter Payton Man of the Year in 1984.

Family Life

He raised three children with his second wife, Christine, and one child with his first wife.

Associated With

At Alabama he played under legendary coach Bear Bryant.