Yen Lightsey Explained

L. M. Lightsey
Currentposition:Tackle/Guard
School:Clemson Tigers
Class:Graduate
Weight Lb:185
Pastschools:Clemson (1917 - 1920)
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L. M. "Yen" Lightsey was a college football player.

Clemson

Yen Lightsey was a prominent tackle and guard for the Clemson Tigers of Clemson University,[1] [2] selected All-Southern in 1919 and 1920.[3] [4] He was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976.[5] [6] Lightsey was named to an All-Clemson team from 1869-1935 chosen by the Capitol City Newspaper Sportswriters.[7]

Notes and References

  1. All-Time Lineups. 2013 Clemson Football Media Guide. 143.
  2. Web site: an ABC review of Clemson Tiger football. 42.
  3. Book: Spalding Football Guide. 1920–1921. 41, 69; 27, 67. Shawnee Mission, Kansas, NCAA Publishing Service . All-Southern Elevens.
  4. 2009 Tiger Football. 63. Offensive Linemen Honors.
  5. Web site: Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame.
  6. Web site: Clemson Hall of Fame. 71.
  7. Clemson University Football Programs. Hall of Fame Now Numbers 24.