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.
What happened
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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Sources (15)
- Former NFL Offensive Lineman Jordan Devey Dead At 38 Yahoo Sports · 41d ago
- Former NFL Player Jordan Devey Dies by Suicide at Age 38, Just Days Before His 15th Wedding Anniversary People.com · 41d ago
- Parents share importance of mental health care after Utahn, NFL player Jordan Devey dies FOX 13 News Utah · 41d ago
- Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Jordan Devey dies at 38, wife says FOX4KC.com · 41d ago
- Super Bowl-winning former New England Patriots starter dead at 38 AL.com · 41d ago
- Former NFL guard Jordan Devey, 38, died by suicide, family says ESPN · 41d ago
- Former NFL offensive lineman Jorday Devey dies at 38 NBC Sports · 41d ago
- James Edgar "Jim" Lindsey The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 45d ago
- Another link to UA glory exits scene Hot Springs Sentinel Record · 45d ago
- Razorback, real estate legend Jim Lindsey dies at 81 Fayetteville Flyer · 45d ago
- Jim Lindsey, Arkansas football icon and member of 1964 national champion team, has died Whole Hog Sports · 45d ago
- Legendary Arkansas running back, member of 1964 championship team, Jim Lindsey dies KATV · 45d ago
- Razorback football star, real estate developer Jim Lindsey has died Talk Business & Politics · 45d ago
- Vikings Send Condolences to Family of RB Jim Lindsey Minnesota Vikings · 45d ago
- Former NFL, NCAA champion dies at 81 Cleveland.com · 45d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
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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