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How tall was Yale Lary? Yale Lary was 5-11 (180 cm) tall. How much did Yale Lary weigh when playing? Yale Lary weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing. Is Yale Lary in the Hall of Fame? Yale Lary was elected into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1979. How many games did Yale Lary play? Yale Lary played 133 games over his career. How many Super ...
- November 24, 1930
Robert Yale Lary Sr. (November 24, 1930 – May 11, 2017) was an American professional football player, businessman, and politician. He played for 11 seasons as a safety, punter and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
Full Name: Robert Yale Lary Birthdate: November 24, 1930 Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas. Died: May 11, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas High School: North Side (Fort Worth, Texas) Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: January 20, 1979 Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: July 28, 1979 Presenter: Buster Ramsey, defensive coach with Lions
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The reason the Detroit Lions named their special teams MVP award in honor of Yale Lary, though, is because he is without a doubt one of the greatest punters in NFL history.
Comparatively small at 5-11 and 185 pounds but armed with a big heart and great ability, he did much to make the Lions a championship team. The former Lions DB was selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1950s enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.
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5'11", 185 lbs Lions DB. INT. 50. Career. Overview Stats Game Log Splits Bio. Yale Lary played 11 seasons for the Lions. He played but didn't record a tackle. He was selected to play in 9 Pro Bowls, and won 3 championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.
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