| Date of birth | May 18, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Date of death | July 21, 2012 (aged 76) |
| Place of death | Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Career history | |
| As administrator | |
| 1972 | Memphis Pros (president) |
| 1974 | Minnesota Vikings (assistant to the owner) |
| 1975–1990 | Minnesota Vikings (executive vice president and general manager) |
| 1990–1991 | World League of American Football (president) |
| 1990–1992 | Minnesota Vikings (executive vice president) |
| 1991–1992 | Minnesota Vikings (minority owner) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
1976 NFC Champions | |
Michael Lynn III (May 18, 1936 – July 21, 2012)[1] was an American football general manager and executive. He served as the general manager of the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings from 1975 to 1990.