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The Life and Legacy of Lyle Alzado: A Cautionary Tale in Football
Lyle Alzado, a name synonymous with aggression and violence on the football field, emerged during a time when the NFL was known for its physical brutality. After the merger of the NFL and AFL in 1970, the sport evolved, intensifying on-field confrontations to levels that could sometimes resemble street fights. Among the players who thrived in this environment, Alzado stood out as a particularly formidable force. His philosophy was simple: playing football was not a game but a war, and he treated every game as a personal battle.