Jeff Lyman

Jeffery Borden Lyman (born August 21, 1950) is a former American football linebacker who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Buffalo Bills. He also was a businessman who owned the factory "Jeff Lyman's Sofa Factory".

Jeff Lyman
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1950-08-21) August 21, 1950
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Skyline (Utah)
College:BYU
NFL Draft:1972 / Round: 4 / Pick: 82
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Early life and education

Jeff Lyman was born on August 21, 1950, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lyman went to high school at Skyline (Uth). He went to college at BYU. Had had an interception returned for a touchdown in 1971.[1]

Professional career

1972 season

Lyman was drafted in the 4th round (82nd overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played in 2 games with them before being waived.[2] He was then claimed by the Buffalo Bills and appeared in 1 game.[3]

1973 season

In April 1973, Lyman was traded in a multi-player trade to the New England Patriots. He was released in training camp and signed with the Los Angeles Rams but did not make their roster.

Business career

In January 1973, Lyman opened a business called Jeff Lyman's Sofa Factory.[4] He worked with 2 of his brothers (Jack and Steve), who also were players with BYU.[4] The store was located in Provo, Utah.

References
  1. "Jeff Lyman - Football". BYU Cougars.
  2. "Jeff Lyman Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. "Jeff Lyman Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. "Sofa Factory Showroom Opened by Jeff Lyman". The Daily Herald. January 14, 1973. p. 34 – via Newspapers.com.
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