Yen Lightsey

L. M. "Yen" Lightsey was a college football player.

L. M. Lightsey
Clemson Tigers
PositionTackle/Guard
ClassGraduate
Personal information
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
CollegeClemson (1917–1920)
Career highlights and awards

Clemson

Yen Lightsey was a prominent tackle and guard for the Clemson Tigers of Clemson University,[1][2] selected All-Southern in 1919 and 1920.[3][4] He was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 1976.[5][6] Lightsey was named to an All-Clemson team from 1869-1935 chosen by the Capitol City Newspaper Sportswriters.[7]

References
  1. "All-Time Lineups". 2013 Clemson Football Media Guide: 143.
  2. "an ABC review of Clemson Tiger football". p. 42.
  3. "All-Southern Elevens". Spalding Football Guide. Shawnee Mission, Kansas, NCAA Publishing Service. 1920–1921. pp. 41, 69, 27, 67.
  4. "Offensive Linemen Honors". 2009 Tiger Football: 63.
  5. "Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame".
  6. "Clemson Hall of Fame" (PDF). p. 71.
  7. "Hall of Fame Now Numbers 24". Clemson University Football Programs.



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