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Lynn Chandnois Obituary
Michigan State, where Chandnois was a two-way standout in the late 1940s, said Thursday that Chandnois died in Flint, Mich., where he lived. Other details were not disclosed.
Chandnois played seven seasons for the Steelers after they drafted him No. 8 overall in 1950. He averaged 29.6 yards on kickoff returns, behind only the 30.6 averaged by Sayers. Chandnois made the NFL's all-star game twice and had a league-high 1,593 all-purpose yards in 1953.
"Lynn was one of our great players from the past," Steelers chairman Dan Rooney said in a statement. "He was a really good person and a better player than anyone ever gave him credit for being. He is one of those special players that we will always remember."
Chandnois was in the Naval Air Corps f or two years before he enrolled at Michigan State in 1946 at the age of 21. He had 20 career interceptions for 410 yards, both still school records. A halfback, he ranks second in Spartans history with 6.55 yards per carry and sixth with 31 touchdowns.
"During his era, Lynn Chandnois was one of college football's most talented two-way players," Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said. "He was so valuable on both sides of the football that he earned the nickname '60-minute Chandnois.' You get an idea of what kind of an impact Lynn had on the field when you look in MSU's record book today and still see his name listed so prominently.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chandnois family in this time of grief."
Survivors include his wife and two daughters. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
42 Entries
Max Trembour
September 13, 2016
Decided today to look online to read about my friend and fellow employee at Jessop Steel.Saddened to read Lynn passed away about five years ago.My father and I worked with Lynn during the 1960's in the Jessop Warren Michigan warehouse.Being twenty years older than me he was an inspirational figure in my life. I will never forget and have told many friends how Lynn would place a small wager with someone who didn't know his strength betting that he could rip a yellow pages phone book in half.I never saw him lose a bet.R.I.P. my friend.Max Trembour
William Henry
February 25, 2016
Sorry for your loss from the family of Bus Henry.
William B. Senter
October 28, 2011
RIP mr chandnois I know we will met in a better place Thank you for spending time with me on the phohe. that meant a great deal to me.you are still my favorite all time player.
Doug Davis
April 29, 2011
My Dad was a rookie during Lynn's last season with the Steelers. I just told my father, Art, this news -- and he was deeply saddened about Lynn's passing. Dad just went on and on about how nice Lynn was to him and said he had the best looking "camel hair, cashmere full-length coat" you ever saw -- to go along with his movie star good looks! God Bless the Chadnois family.
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April 29, 2011
Dear Linda,
So sorry for the lost of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family.
love,
Vicki Niemershien Hunt
Oscoda, Michigan.
April 28, 2011
I played many rounds of golf with Lynn in Flint in the 60's and 70's.Always enjoyed his company. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Bill Mangrum,Dir. of Personnel, Ret.
Carman Ainsworth School District
Liz Goguen
April 26, 2011
Paulette....My sincere condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort and solace in the warm and wonderful memories that you have created over the years. God bless you all in the days ahead.
Patty and John Plunkey
April 26, 2011
Paulette, Our thought's and prayer's are with you.
Fred Matheson
April 26, 2011
I first met Lynn when I was a new Buyer at Chevrolet Mfg. and he was with Jessop Steel. What a pleasure and an honor to have known him. His humor and friendship at Chevrolet and Regional Purchasing was special for all of us who were associated with him. We will miss you "Chad".
Gail Urchyk
April 26, 2011
Linda,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Dave Barber
April 26, 2011
To the entire Chandnois family:
I first heard Mr. Chandnois name from my high school Principal Peter Fusi. He told us what a great athlete Lynn was. Although they were fierce competitors (Fusi Northern Chandnois Central) they were able to join forces in East Lansing. Coach Fusi always spoke with such reverence about his old friend and teammate. Later in life I tried to arrange an interview with this colossal Michigan athlete. When I made contact with Lynn, he was not very receptive and seemed a bit disinterested. Who could blame him? I was a young broadcaster and Mr. Chandnois was a busy business executive by this time. I didn’t give up. I knew of this mans many accomplishments, both in sport and life. I wanted my radio audience to hear his story. So I did they only thing I could do, called in Fusi to run interference. Lynn Chandnois appeared on my show the next day.
Please know that my thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.
April 25, 2011
Lynda & John,
May the love of family and friends comfort you through this difficult time in the lost of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love...Norm & Cindy
Eileene Spiker
April 25, 2011
thanks for the memories, an ardent steeler fan
Skip DeVilling
April 25, 2011
Our family grew up in Pittsburgh and loved the Steelers. Lynn and his family lived up the street from us during those playing days. We all looked up to Lynn - he was tall, handsome, a great running back & returner for the Steelers....and he was a nice man. He was always taking the time to say "hello" and talk about the games, which was impressive for 7 to 10 year olds. Later in my career, I got to know Lynn calling on GM in Flint. He was exactly the same...always had time. Our deepest sympathy to the family. He was definitely "one of the good guys"!
M Smith
April 24, 2011
Lynn, MVP, RIP.
Our Shining Star
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Margaret Beard
April 24, 2011
Condolences to the families and friends of Mr. Lynn Chandnois. May you all throw your burden on our Heavenly Father and He will sustain you. Throw all your anxieties on Him because He cares......
April 23, 2011
Lynda & John So sorry for the loss of your Dad, What a legacy he left (online sites) read them all. Memories are precious and I know you have many to hold your family close during this time of grief. Love you Patti Siebert
Adam Lovington
April 23, 2011
With deepesty sympathy to the Chandnois Family.
Psalms 83:18
valerie valentine
April 23, 2011
I am a die hard Cowboys fan but I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Chandnois' death. May the God who grants endurance and comfort give you the strength to cope with his loss.
Rick Weber
April 23, 2011
I am a die-hard STEELER fan now living in Columbus, OH.
Several years ago a friend's Mom died and upon cleaning her mother's house, my friend came across a bubble gum football card wrapped in plastic and in almost mint condition. Knowing how big a STEELER fan I am, she gave me the card. It was a Lynn Chandois card.
This remains one of my most prized pieces of all my STEELER memoribilia.
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Chandois family.
Inez McDonald Katzbeck
April 23, 2011
I actually remember Lynn Chandnois since I was about 3 years of age. I could not pronounce his last name correctly, so, I referred to him as Lynn Adnoise. He was a great player.
Robert McGuffin
April 23, 2011
We will miss him very much. Had a lot of fun with him at Flint Central H.S. and seeing him at Fisher Body Grand Blank once in a while.
Diana & Tom Dean
April 22, 2011
Lynda & Family,
Our heats go out to you. We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
April 22, 2011
I had the pleasure of being one of Lynn's therapists when he was in rehab. He was a pleasure to work with and a very special man. My deepest symathy to the family. Joann Goff (Fostrian Nursing and Rehab Center)
Ray Allen
April 22, 2011
Sympathy & kindest regards to the Chandnois family and frields wherever they may be. Take care and God bless one and all.
Rick Pizzala
April 22, 2011
Uncle Lynn you will be missed.
April 22, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Lynn during his many years with Jessop Steel Co. Unless you checked his impressive stats, from ALL AMERICAN at State through the Steeler years, you would never know what a superb athlete Lynn was. Totally unassuming, he was a gentleman -- truly a "class act".
May choirs of angels sing thee to thy rest, my friend.
Sherm Ackerman
James Sargent
April 22, 2011
Lynn and John, my condolence on the loss of your father.
Jim Sargent
April 22, 2011
To the family of Lynn Chandnois,you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved one. Our heavenly Father is with you, and He will revive your spirit and crush heart-Isaiah 57:15. (Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.)
April 22, 2011
To the Chandnois family- May you find comfort in knowing God cares for you, and will help you get throw this difficult time. (1Peter 5:7) Gail (Al).
Vickie Robertson
April 22, 2011
Linda I know you don't know me, but I have known Lynn since 1966 when I went to work for Jarvie Insurance and he would come in to see Jack. What a wonderful, sweet person he was to a 17 year old girl fresh off the farm. He was always kind and considerate. He always brought back things from the Steelers reunions for my son, Jason.
Jason still has the football card that Lynn gave him. Please know that you are in my prayers. Vickie Robertson (Davison, MI
Mark Stevenson
April 22, 2011
From a die hard Steelers fan, my he rest in peace
Wes Bundy
April 22, 2011
He was a great one, and will always be remembered.To his family and dear fiends,I mourn your loss.
Rev. Nicholas V. Gamvas
April 22, 2011
A great Football Legend! Our Sympathies to the Family.
May his Memory be eternal!
Sparty
April 22, 2011
Sing our love for Alma Mater
And thy praises, MSU.
Thank you Lynn.
denny shufelt
April 22, 2011
Linda I am so sorry for your loss. Your Family will be in my prayers. Denny Shufelt
Lisa Lee Harp Waugh
April 21, 2011
My most heart felt prayers to his wife and daughters.
Roy Bergman
April 21, 2011
From a fan and friend for life. See you again my friend, save a place for us.
R Golay
April 21, 2011
To the the family of Lynn Chandnois - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Lynn will be missed by many.
steven constancia
April 21, 2011
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