Keith Lincoln

Keith Lincoln
No. 22, 20
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1939-05-08)May 8, 1939
Reading, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 2019(2019-07-27) (aged 80)
Pullman, Washington, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolMonrovia (Monrovia, California)
CollegeWashington State (1957–1960)
NFL draft1961: 5th round, 61st overall pick
AFL draft1961: 2nd round, 16th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights

NFL records

  • Most career rushing yards per attempt in the playoffs: 12.0
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards3,383
Rushing average4.2
Rushing touchdowns19
Receptions165
Receiving yards2,250
Receiving touchdowns19
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Keith Payson Lincoln (May 8, 1939 – July 27, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a halfback for eight seasons in the American Football League (AFL), primarily with the San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars. Lincoln was a two-time All-AFL selection and a five-time AFL All-Star. A member of the Chargers Hall of Fame, he won an AFL championship with the Chargers in 1963, when he was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the championship game. He had a stint with the Buffalo Bills before returning to San Diego and finishing his career.