The city of Milton, Georgia, reported that former fullback Tim Lester died Tuesday due to complications from COVID-19, per Joe Parker of the Milton Herald.
Lester served as the fullback for Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis for five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1993-1994) and (1996-1998).
As the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review noted, Lester's nickname was the "Bus Driver" because he paved the path for Bettis, who went by the "Bus." Bettis dominated from 1996-1998, amassing 4,281 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.
Lester finished his eight-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, retiring following the 1999 campaign.