Early life Lynn Chandnois was born in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan on February 24, 1925. He moved to
Flint, Michigan, to live with an aunt and attend school. Chandnois earned All-State honors at
Flint Central High School in
basketball and football. After graduating in 1944, he joined the
United States Naval Air Corps and served for two years where he achieved the rank of
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer.
Collegiate career Chandnois a 6 ft. 2 in. 195 lb
halfback,
defensive back and
kick returner attended
Michigan State University and was a four-year football standout for the
Spartans. He also played
basketball for one year. He ranks first in career
interceptions (20) and interception return yardage (384), and was the team's MVP in 1948 and an
All-American in 1949. He was the State of Michigan's Outstanding Amateur Athlete in 1950.
Professional career He was selected by the
Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round (eighth overall) of the
1950 NFL draft. He played in seven NFL seasons with the Steelers from 1950 to 1956.
Life after football Death and legacy Lynn died on April 19, 2011, in Flint, Michigan, survived by his wife Paulette, daughters Lynda Harris of Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Suzanne Arnold of Prescott, Arizona. Only
Gale Sayers has a higher lifetime NFL kickoff return average. ==NFL career statistics==