Jim Lindsey (Canadian football)
Lindsey, November 1970, from Sports Illustrated | |
| No. 12, 5 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 16, 1948 Bay City, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1998 (aged 49) Colleyville, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sweeny (Sweeny, Texas) |
| College | Abilene Christian |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1973 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1974 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
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James Ellis Lindsey (November 16, 1948 – September 9, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Abilene Christian Wildcats, breaking the NCAA career records for both passing yards and total offense. He later played in the CFL from 1971 to 1974 and helped lead the 1971 Calgary Stampeders to the Grey Cup championship.