Jim Lindsey (Canadian football)

Jim Lindsey
No. 12, 5
Lindsey, November 1970, from Sports Illustrated
Date of birth(1948-11-16)November 16, 1948
Place of birthBay City, Texas, U.S.
Date of deathSeptember 9, 1998(1998-09-09) (aged 49)
Place of deathColleyville, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)QB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
US collegeAbilene Christian
High schoolSweeny (TX)
Career history
As player
19711973Calgary Stampeders
1974Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards

James Ellis Lindsey (November 16, 1948 – September 9, 1998) was an American college and professional football quarterback. He played college football at Abilene Christian College, where he broke the NCAA career records for both passing yards and total offense. He later played professional football in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1971 to 1974 and helped lead the 1971 Calgary Stampeders to the Grey Cup championship.