Leo Lyons and the Rochester Jeffersons

The Rochester Jeffersons , a Charter Member of the NFL and Leo Lyons , a Pioneer of the National Football League

16 year old player of semi-pro Rochester Jeffs 1908 in Rochester, New York
18 year old player and manager of semi-pro Rochester Jeffs 1910
Recruites one of Pro Football's first African American players 1911
Manages football and basketball teams and makes football rules at age 20
Is Co-Founder of the NFL in Canton, Ohio September 17,1920
Becomes owner, manager,coach of Jeffersons,only financier of this NFL team 1920-1925
Collector of League photos 1930-1960
PR man for League 1930-1960,attending all League meetings and expos throughout country
Named Honorary Historian of NFL by League owners 1960
Campaigner for NFL Hall of Fame 1950-1960
Contributor of early days to Hall of Fame in Canton 1963

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