Boise State University - Les Bois Yearbook (Boise, ID)

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LYLE SAA On January 1, 1968, Lyle Smith stepped from his posi- tion of 22 years to become Boise College's first full- time athletic director. With him, went an amazing record of 159 wins, 25 losses, and six ties. At the halftime ceremonies of Smith's t1nal game he said, I feel humble on a day like this, but these young men fand he pointed to the players of the 1967 squad lined along the sidelinesl and those who have played for me in the past have made it possible. I am thankful that I live in a nation, state, and community that stands for competitive athletics. November 18, 1967 was proclaimed l'LyIe Smith Day by both Boise City Mayor Jay Amyx and Idaho Governor Don Samuelson. It was the last time that Coach Smith led his Broncos onto the gridiron field. The win that day climaxed 22 years of college coaching and earlier seasons in high school athletics. ASB President Ernie Weber presents Lyle Smith with a trophy in appreciation for his work at Boise College. HH DAY Coach Smith pauses in his discussion with Jim Bianchi to watch the play in motion before he decides on which tactics to switch to next.