Not only did Bill Lyons give the Blue Devils a scoring punch, he also provided the Stout basketball team with leadership both on and off the court during his Stout career from 1970-74.

"One of the best team leaders ever to come out of the program," said long time Stout coach Dwain Mintz.

And Lyons' leadership was a big part in the Blue Devils' success. During his Lyons' career, the Blue Devils posted a 67-30 overall record.

Lyons was a two-time all-conference pick and was a NAIA District 14 choice in 1973-74 when he scored 563 points for a 21.6 points per game average, a total that is second on the Stout all-time single season list. Lyons scored 1050 career points, currently ranking him 14th.

Lyons took his leadership, team concept and winning attitude into the business world, working as a general manager for McDonalds Corp., an area associate for STA Corp., vice president of operations from Applebees Franchise, and vice president of operations for Fairmount Capital Group, a position he currently holds while residing in Ohio.