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Alzado, Lyle(Alzado, Lyle Martin)
1949 - Born on April 3rd in Brooklyn, New York to an Italian-Spanish father and a Jewish mother.
1969 - Started taking anabolic steroids and never stopped.
1971 - He was a defensive lineman for Denver Broncos. Led the Broncos in sacks (10.5) and tackles (91). Two years later, he had a team record 13 sacks.
- Alzado was named AFC Defensive Lineman of the Year as the Broncos made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history after a 12-2 regular season.
1979 - He was a defensive lineman for Cleveland Browns. Alzado had a contract dispute with the Broncos and walked out of training camp.
1982 - Alzado moved to the Los Angeles Raiders, and thrived under legendary owner Al Davis. He led the team with seven sacks in the strike-shortened season and was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
1985 - He retired after the season, having recorded eight points that year (safety, and fumble recovery for touchdown).
1991 - In a Sports Illustrated article, a weakened Alzado spoke out against the horrors of steroids.
1992 - He died at 43 of brain cancer brought on by excessive steroid use.
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Biography - Alzado, Lyle Martin (1949-1992): An article from: Contemporary Authors Online by Gale Reference Team (Digital - Jan 1, 2006) Word count: 797... Available for download now |
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Mile high: The story of Lyle Alzado and the amazing Denver Broncos by Lyle Alzado (Unknown Binding - May 17, 1978)  |
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Mile High :Lyle Alzado by Lyle Alzado (Paperback - May 17, 1978) |
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