Lyal Clark

1904–1971 (age 67)

Biography

Lyal Clark turned his experience as a standout lineman at the University of Michigan into a lifetime of teaching the fundamentals of football, coaching at multiple colleges and instilling discipline in each new squad.

He was respected as much for his integrity as for his knowledge of the game, and generations of players remembered him for demanding excellence while supporting their personal growth.

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