Lyle Bennett

Lyle Bennett
Biographical details
Born(1903-06-23)June 23, 1903
DiedMarch 24, 2005(2005-03-24) (aged 101)
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1925–1926Central Michigan
Baseball
1926–1927Central Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1947–1949Central Michigan
Track
1947–1970Central Michigan
Head coaching record
Overall8–15–1 (football)

Lyle Bennett (June 23, 1903 – March 24, 2005)[1] was an American football and track coach. He served as the head football coach at Central Michigan University program from 1947 to 1949, compiling a record of 8–15–1. Bennett was also the head track coach at Central Michigan from 1947 to 1970. He attended Central Michigan where he played football and baseball, and ran track. He also coached at Reed City High School, Rockford High School, and Hastings High School in Michigan. The outdoor track at Central Michigan University is named for Bennett.