Lyle Bennett

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.

Lyle Bennett

Biographical details
Born	(1903-06-23)June 23, 1903
Died	March 24, 2005(2005-03-24) (aged 101) Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1925–1926	Central Michigan
Baseball
1926–1927	Central Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1947–1949	Central Michigan
Track
1947–1970	Central Michigan
Head coaching record
Overall	8–15–1 (football)

Head coaching record

Football

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Central Michigan Chippewas (Independent) (1947–1949)
1947	Central Michigan	2–5–1
1948	Central Michigan	3–6
1949	Central Michigan	3–4
Central Michigan:		8–15–1
Total:		8–15–1

References

1. LYLE BENNETT (1903-2005), Social Security Death Index