Mike Lind Explained

Mike Lind
Position:Fullback
Birth Date:22 February 1940
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:220
High School:Calumet
(Chicago, Illinois)
College:Notre Dame
Afldraftyear:1962
Afldraftround:19
Afldraftpick:152
Draftyear:1962
Draftround:5
Draftpick:64
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:222
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:661
Statlabel3:Rushing Touchdowns
Statvalue3:8
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:52
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:427
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:L/LindMi00

Harry Norman Michael Lind (February 22, 1940 — October 25, 2002) was an American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame.

Early life and high school

Lind was born and grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended Calumet High School. He was named the MVP (most valuable player) of the 1957 Chicago Prep Bowl.[1] As a senior, he was named All-City and the Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year and rushed for a 62 yard touchdown to help Calumet win Chicago's prep title over Lindblom Technical High School.[2] [3]

College career

Lind was a member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for four seasons. As a junior Lind was the team's second-leading rusher with 450 yards and four touchdowns on 87 carries.[4] He was named Notre Dame's team captain going into his senior year, although he missed most of the season due to injuries.[5]

Professional career

Lind was selected in the fifth round of the 1962 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers and by the San Diego Chargers in the 19th round of the 1962 AFL Draft.[6] In his second year, Lind was the 49ers primary fullback, rushing for 256 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns while also catching 25 passes for 178 yards.[7] Lind was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly before the start of the 1965 season.[8] In his first season with the team, Lind rushed for 375 yards and one touchdown with 25 receptions for 236 yards and one touchdown.[7] He was waived by the Steelers six games into the 1966 season.[9]

Later life and death

After his football career, Lind worked several jobs, including a building trades company. He died of cancer on October 25, 2002.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schnay . Jerry . Who will be Prep Bowl MVP? . Newspapers.com . Chicago Tribune . 7 December 2023 . en . November 29, 1973.
  2. Web site: Prep Champs Triumph, 26-6, Over Lindblom. John. Leusch. Chicago Tribune. November 17, 1957. July 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: SUN-TIMES FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR. AmateurSports365.com. July 13, 2020.
  4. Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=LDqZHM-LUtMC&q=mike+lind+calumet+football&pg=PA125. The Notre Dame Football Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to America's Favorite College Team. Keith. Marder. Mark. Spellen. Jim. Donovan. Notre Dame A-Z. 125. Citadel Press. 2001. 9780806521084.
  5. Web site: Notre Dame Team Elects Lind. The New York Times. December 13, 1961.
  6. Web site: 49ers Sign Sj State's L. Donohue. Santa Cruz Sentinel. December 5, 1961. July 13, 2020.
  7. Web site: Mike Lind Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 13, 2020.
  8. Web site: San Francisco Needs Win Over Pittsburgh Today Before Facing Its Two Strongest Games. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Associated Press. September 26, 1965. July 13, 2020.
  9. Web site: LIND ON WAIVERS PITTSBURGH. La Habra Star. United Press International. October 19, 1966. July 13, 2020.
  10. News: Jauss . Bill . MIKE LIND, 62 . July 13, 2020 . . October 29, 2002.