Lyle Alzado

Lyle Alzado (April 3, 1949 - 14 May, 1992) was a U.S. football player.

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April 3 - 1949 - 14 May - 1992 - U.S. - Football

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He played defensive line for the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, and Denver Broncos during the 1970s and early 1980s. He was noted as a colorful and popular figure with each team.

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Oakland Raiders - Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos - 1970s - 1980s

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He is probably most remembered today for being one of the first major U.S. sports figures to admit to abuse of steroids. In the last years of his life, as he battled against the brain tumor that eventually caused his death, he asserted that his steroid abuse directly led to his final illness.

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Steroids - Tumor - Death

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