I missed noting this passing last week when it occurred, so today I will yield the floor to Loyal Reader Big Poppy, who sent me the following email today:Bob ... Just saw in this week's Sports Illustrated that Lynn Chadnois died at age 86.
The NFL wasn't much in the early 50's, but my Dad used to have Steeler tickets
(@ Forbes Field) back then, and we used to enjoy these "Pro games". (Pitt football was probably a hotter ticket). Anyway, Lynn Chadnois was the Rashard Mendenhall of that era, at 6' 2", 200, and was running back and kick return specialist. 8th overall pick in 1950
draft from Michigan State, retired in '57.
OK, my age allows me to go back almost 60 years; Perhaps Chadnois was never a household name, but his career kickoff return average of 29.6 yards is second only to Gayle Sayers' 30.6 yards. LC was often thrilling.
Well said, Bill. Well said.
RIP Lynn Chadnois.
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