Lyle Alzado

Lyle Alzado
No. 77
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1949-04-03)April 3, 1949
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died:May 14, 1992(1992-05-14) (aged 43)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Lawrence (Cedarhurst, New York)
College:Yankton
NFL draft:1971: 4th round, 79th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:112
Fumble recoveries:20
Safeties:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lyle Martin Alzado (April 3, 1949 – May 14, 1992) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end of the National Football League (NFL), famous for his intense and intimidating style of play.

Alzado played for the Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Browns, and finally the Los Angeles Raiders with whom he won a championship in Super Bowl XVIII. He was a three-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection during his career of 15 years.