Tommy Lyons (American football)

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Tommy Lyons (American football)

Tommy Lyons (pronunciation: TAH-mee LIE-ons) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Etymology

The name "Tommy" is derived from the Aramaic name "Toma", which means "twin". "Lyons" is of Irish origin and is a geographical surname derived from the Irish "Laighin" meaning "spear" or "javelin".

Career

Tommy Lyons played as a center for the Denver Broncos from 1976 to 1983. He was part of the team that reached Super Bowl XII in 1977.

Related Terms

  • Gridiron football: A form of football primarily played in the United States and Canada. The predominant forms of gridiron football are American football and Canadian football.
  • Super Bowl: The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL).
  • Denver Broncos: The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver.

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