Former NFL, NCAA champion dies at 81
Sports communities are mourning the loss of football icons Jim Lindsey, an NCAA champion, and Jordan Devey, a Super Bowl-winning NFL offensive lineman.
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Reports detail the deaths of two former professional football players. Jim Lindsey, a running back for the Minnesota Vikings and a member of the 1964 Arkansas national championship team, has died at 81.
Jordan Devey, a former offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots, has died at 38. Coverage from ESPN, People.com, and FOX 13 News Utah emphasizes that Devey died by suicide, with his parents utilizing the tragedy to highlight the importance of mental health care.
Coverage of Jim Lindsey from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Cleveland.com focuses on his legacy as a Razorback football star and real estate developer. Future updates may include further tributes from the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Arkansas community regarding Lindsey's contributions to sports and real estate.
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Former NFL, NCAA champion dies at 81 Cleveland.com · 90d ago broke it first
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Who was Jim Lindsey?
Jim Lindsey was a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, a real estate developer, and a member of the 1964 Arkansas national championship team.
Which NFL teams did Jordan Devey play for?
Jordan Devey was an offensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots.
What caused the death of Jordan Devey?
According to family statements reported by ESPN and People.com, Jordan Devey died by suicide.
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