Lynn Hoyem

Lynn Douglas Hoyem ( June 27, 1939 – February 17, 1973) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Long Beach State University. He was drafted in the 19th round of the 1961 NFL Draft and in the 29th round of the 1962 AFL Draft.

Lynn Hoyem
No. 51, 63
Position:Guard / Center
Personal information
Born:(1939-06-27)June 27, 1939
Fargo, North Dakota
Died:February 17, 1973(1973-02-17) (aged 33)
Battle Ground, Washington
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:253 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Redondo Beach (CA) Union
College:Long Beach State
NFL Draft:1961 / Round: 19 / Pick: 254
AFL draft:1962 / Round: 29 / Pick: 226
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:84
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Hoyem attended Redondo Union High School, where he played as a quarterback. He accepted a football scholarship from Long Beach State University. He was switched to center and became a three-year starter. He also played at linebacker.

In 1987, he was inducted into the Long Beach State Hall of Fame. The athletics department created the Lynn Hoyem Leadership Award in his honor.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Hoyem was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 19th round (254th overall) of the 1961 NFL Draft with a future draft pick, which allowed the team to draft him before his college eligibility was over; becoming the first player from his school to be drafted into the NFL. He was also selected by the Denver Broncos in the 29th round (226th overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft.

On November 25, 1961, he signed with the Cowboys. He was a backup center and guard, that played mainly on special teams. In 1963 he started six games at left guard.

On March 20, 1964, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles along with Sam Baker and defensive tackle John Meyers, in exchange for wide receiver Tommy McDonald.[2]

Philadelphia Eagles

In 1964, he started eight games at right guard after passing Pete Case on the depth chart. Hoyem played for four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles mostly in a reserve role on the offensive line. He announced his retirement on July 24, 1968.

Personal life

After his football career, he became a pilot for Northwest Airlines.[3] On February 17, 1973, he died in a private plane crash.[4]

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References
  1. "49ers Announce Inspirational Award Winners". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. "Tom McDonald Joins Cowboys". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. "People". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. "Ex-Pro Player Dies in Crash". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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