Jim Lindsey: key obituary facts
Is Jim Lindsey dead? Yes. Jim Lindsey died on July 19, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: Jim Lindsey's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jim Lindsey known for?
He was an American football player.
More about Jim Lindsey
Born: 24 November 1944.
Place of birth: Caldwell.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Forrest City High School.
Also known as: James Edgar Lindsey.
Jim Lindsey, an American football player who was a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, died on July 19, 2026.
Born James Edgar Lindsey on November 24, 1944, in Caldwell, Arkansas, he played in the National Football League from 1966 to 1972. Lindsey attended Forrest City High School and later became known for building a second career in real estate and golf development after football, beginning with a land purchase made from his NFL signing bonus.