Jim Lindsey: Razorback Legend and NFL Champion | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

A Razorback legend lost too soon: Jim Lindsey, who helped Arkansas win the 1964 national title with an undefeated season, died at 81. A dynamic runner and receiver with over 1,000 rushing yards, he was drafted by both the AFL and NFL, ultimately joining the Minnesota Vikings. He won a Super Bowl with them in ’69 and later built a thriving real estate career. Inducted into both the Arkansas Sports and Razorbacks Halls of Fame, Lindsey’s legacy lives on through his impact on the program and beyond. His family grieves, but his story—rising from dream to champion to entrepreneur—remains an…