William Roy "Link" Lyman through the years

Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle William Roy "Link" Lyman is seen here. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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William Roy Lyman

Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle William Roy "Link" Lyman is seen here. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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William Roy Lyman

Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle William Roy "Link" Lyman is seen here. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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William Roy "Link" Lyman of the Canton Bulldogs poses for a photo, date and location unknown. Other player is unidentified. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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William Roy Lyman

William Roy "Link" Lyman of the Canton Bulldogs poses for a photo, date and location unknown. Other player is unidentified. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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Chicago Bears Roy "Link" Lyman (12) poses for a photo in the 1930s, location unknown. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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William Roy Lyman

Chicago Bears Roy "Link" Lyman (12) poses for a photo in the 1930s, location unknown. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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Seven gridiron greats pose with their busts after being inducted into the National Pro Football Hall of Fame at Fawcett field in Canton, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1964. Seated from left are, William Clarke Hinkle, Ed Healey, and August Michalske. Standing from left are, Arthur J. Rooney, James G. Conzelman, Roy Lyman and George Trafton. (Associated Press)

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William Clarke Hinkle, Ed Healey, August Michalske, Arthur J. Rooney, James G. Conzelman, William Roy Lyman, George Trafton

Seven gridiron greats pose with their busts after being inducted into the National Pro Football Hall of Fame at Fawcett field in Canton, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1964. Seated from left are, William Clarke Hinkle, Ed Healey, and August Michalske. Standing from left are, Arthur J. Rooney, James G. Conzelman, Roy Lyman and George Trafton. (Associated Press)

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