Hardin-Simmons University

Chester Lyssy began his athletic career at HSU in 1950 as a multi-talented athlete from San Antonio. Noted more for his accomplishments in football, his athleticism also included basketball and track. In football, Lyssy was named second-team All-Border Conference three years in a row as an offensive end. His talent also served him well on defense and special teams as well. As a safety, he earned second team All-Border Conference honors and returned kicks for the Cowboys. As a receiver, Chester had 98 catches for 1,208 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had a then-school record of 17 interceptions in just three years of varsity play. Chester signed an agreement to play for the Cleveland Browns, where he played offensive end and defensive back.