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Mitchell Lydell

Mitchell Lydell | American Football Players Whose Last Name Starts with L

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"Mitchell, Lydell"

Born May 30, 1949 - Salem, New Jersey -  Lydell Mitchell 3 time Pro- Bowl NFL Running back played for the Colts, Chargers & Rams. 

The Baltimore Colts drafted Mitchell with the 48th pick of the 1972 NFL Draft. Mitchell played his college career at Penn State under Joe Paterno along with his fellow backfield mate Franco Harris. Quite a one two punch for the Nittany Lions in the season of '71. Lydell Mitchell entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

Lydell's was a threat to run and recieve passes as a pro and when he teamed up with Colts QB Bert Jones the pair helped the team win 3 consecutive AFC East Titles (1975, 76 & 77), stealing the crown from their division rival the Miami Dolphins, yes those Dolphins that only a year or two earlier had an undefeated season.

  • DOB: May 30
  • EVENTDAY: May 30
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Lydell Mitchell, Mitchell Lydell
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Baltimore Colts, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Penn State Nittany Lions, San Diego Chargers
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 22, Number 26
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
  • HASHTAGS: #May30 #LydellMitchell #MitchellLydell #BaltimoreColts #IndianapolisColts #LosAngelesChargers #LosAngelesRams #PennStateNittanyLions #SanDiegoChargers #Number22 #Number26 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
FOOTBALL NAME | Mitchell Lydell

"Lydell Mitchell A Dual-Threat Dynasty"

Lydell Mitchell wasn't your average running back. He carved his name in football history not just with his punishing runs, but with his surprising agility and knack for catching passes. This essay explores the remarkable career of Mitchell, a college standout who became a versatile weapon in the NFL.
Mitchell's journey began at Penn State University. There, he established himself as a dominant force. He shattered school rushing records, amassing nearly 3,000 yards and a staggering 38 touchdowns. His explosiveness on the field earned him All-American honors and a coveted fifth-place finish in the 1971 Heisman Trophy race...