Samuel Lyon (born 20 November 1890 – December 1977) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Barnsley and Hull City as a centre forward.
Personal life Lyon's younger brother, Jack, also became a footballer. After service in the Territorial Army from 1909 and 1913, Lyon served in the East Yorkshire Regiment during the First World War, where he sustained wounds which required him spending 15 months in hospital. After the war, he worked as a wholesale fish merchant and played bowls, at which he represented Yorkshire.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHull City1912–13Second Division5100511913–14100010Total610061Barnsley1914–15Second Division830083Career total14400144
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