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Had the honor of knowing Rob when I ran track at Ross in 1973. Nice guy!
David Schultz
July 28, 2017 | Fort Collins, CO
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rob Lytle, an All-American running back at Michigan who scored a touchdown in the 1978 Super Bowl as a Denver Broncos rookie, has died. He was 56.
He had a heart attack Saturday night in Fremont, Ohio, Memorial Hospital spokeswoman Chasity O'Neill said Sunday. Lytle had been taken by ambulance to the hospital with symptoms of a heart attack, she added.
"I knew he had some issues with a stroke a while back, but I don't know if that was related," former Michigan teammate Rick Leach said. "I do know he was a special guy, who was a mentor to me. He was one of the toughest guys I ever played with and one of the best leaders, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us by playing fullback at times."
Lytle was drafted by the Broncos in the second round in 1977. He scored on a 1-yard run in Denver's 27-10 loss to Dallas in the Super Bowl. He played seven seasons with the Broncos and scored 14 times in the regular season.
"Rob was a teammate and an incredibly terrific guy," Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said. "When I heard the news this morning, I was sickened by it. It's a sad day because we've lost someone who was a great example of a Michigan man."
Lytle finished third in voting for the Heisman Trophy — behind Pittsburgh's Tony Dorsett and USC's Ricky Bell — in 1976 when he was the Big Ten's MVP and an All-American.
He helped the Wolverines win three Big Ten titles and ran for 3,317 yards — the highest total in school history at the time — and scored 26 touchdowns. For the Broncos, he had 1,451 yards rushing and 562 yards receiving.
Lytle grew up in Ross, Ohio, and graduated from Fremont Ross High School. He worked for Old Fort Banking Company as a vice president in Fremont.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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D from Denver Colorado
November 01, 2014 | Dove Valley, CO
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Though we are distant cousins and never met, I am sorry for your loss.
James Lytle
November 07, 2012 | Woodland Hills, CA
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Tracy
I just want to pass on my condolences. You may remember me. Rob and I lived next to each other in West Quad and then again in the apartment on Arch and Oakland Street when he lived with Zuver , Hennesey and Cedia. You would remember me as "Schultzie"
I, like most who have written about Rob, have enormous memories of him. Although we were the same age,....I looked up to Rob. He was a tenacious football player - enerybody knows that. But what struck me most was how he...
Ron Schultz
July 22, 2012 | Kalamazoo, MI
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Rob was my Teammate and friend. He had the talent and skills like no other. One of the toughest running backs in the History of Michigan football.He is the example of what Michigan football is all about and he gained the respect from his teammates both on and off the field.
Tracy and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Gregg and Barbara Willner
February 25, 2011 | Naples, FL
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Rob was a great person and inspirational teammate of mine. My life is better from knowing Rob.
His "give it all" attitude was always respected by myself and others.
My condolences to Tracy and the family.
With love, Jim Smith
December 28, 2010
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I just learned of Rob's passing in Sports Illustrated. Rob Lytle was one of my first football heroes at Michigan when I was on campus in 1974-75. He was a fabulous player and shining example of Michigan football at its finest. Please accept my deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers.
Sincerely, Bob Rude, Falmouth, Maine
December 24, 2010
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I just learned of Rob's passing in Sports Illustrated. Rob Lytle was one of my first football heroes at Michigan when I was on campus in 1974-75. He was a fabulous player and shining example of Michigan football at its finest. Please accept my deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers.
Sincerely, Bob Rude, Falmouth, Maine
Bob Rude
December 24, 2010 | Falmouth, ME
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Tracy,
My wife, Tracy, and I were very shocked to hear of Rob's death. We had had occasion to meet both of you at parties hosted by Ted and Marion Wolfe. We had also shopped at Rob's store. He was always gracious to us, when we asked about his Michigan and Bronco careers (we are from Michigan). The world just became a little poorer from his passing. He always gave his all to the game and to his community. Everyone in Fremont always told us of his great heart. Reading the comments on the...
December 22, 2010
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