Lynn Chandnois

Lynn Chandnois (February 24, 1925 – April 19, 2011) was an American professional football player who spent his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. Born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, he later moved to Flint, Michigan, to live with an aunt and attend school. At Flint Central High School he earned All-State honors in both basketball and football. After graduating in 1944, he joined the United States Naval Air Corps and served two years, reaching the rank of Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer.

A 6-foot-2, 195-pound halfback, defensive back, and kick returner, Chandnois attended Michigan State University, where he was a four-year standout for the Spartans and also played basketball for one year. He ranked first in school history in career interceptions (20) and interception return yardage (384), was named team MVP in 1948, and earned first-team All-American honors in 1949.

With the Steelers, Chandnois won the NFL Player of the Year award in 1952 and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice.