Lionel Sylvester Antoine (August 31, 1950 – December 7, 2021) was an

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offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears in the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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. He was drafted by the Bears with the third-overall pick in the

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. He played seven seasons in the NFL before a knee injury ended his career. He died on December 7, 2021, at the age of 71.

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