NFL Records
Yale Lary
Safety· Texas A&M· Round 3, pick 34
Yale Lary is a former safety out of Texas A&M, selected in round 3 (pick 34) of the 1952 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Draft
Round 3, pick 34 (1952)
Position
Safety
College
Texas A&M
Yale Lary Career Stats
- 3× NFL champion (1952, 1953, 1957)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1956, 1958, 1962)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1957, 1959)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1953, 1956–1962, 1964)
- NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
- Pride of the Lions
- Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team
- Detroit Lions All-Time Team
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Punts | Punting yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 787 | 503 | 22,279 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1952–1953, 1956–1964)
Born: Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. · Height: 5-11