Former Texas A&M and Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Yale Lary died early Friday at the age of 86.
Lary played for the Detroit Lions during an 11-year career (1952-32, 1956-1964) that was interrupted by his service in the U.S. Army. He also contributed as a punter and kick returner, and helped the Lions win three NFL titles.
Lary finished his career with 50 interceptions and averaged 44.3 yards per punt during his pro career. He was named All-NFL five times, voted to nine Pro Bowls and selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1950s before being enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.