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Running back, Arkansas, to 1965

Jim Lindsey

Born
Nov 24, 1944, in Caldwell, Arkansas
Died
Jul 19, 2026

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Jim Lindsey played running back at Arkansas (to 1965). The Minnesota Vikings took Lindsey in round 2, No. 27 overall in the 1966 NFL Draft.

Best season
1964
Second-team All-Southwest Conference
Drafted
No. 27
Round 2, 1966 NFL Draft (Minnesota Vikings)

Honors

Team titles: National champions, 1964; SWC champions, 1964

The teams in those years

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