36. Jim Lynch
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Playing all 151 of his Games in the National Football League with the Kansas City Chiefs the former Maxwell Award winner from Notre Dame had a very good professional career. The durable Linebacker started every game he played in after his rookie season (10 seasons) and he was named an AFL All-Star in 1968 while also being named a Second Team All-Pro that year and the next one. Lynch would record 17 Interceptions over his career and he would help Kansas City win Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs inducted Lynch into their Hall of Fame in 1990.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 47th Overall in the NFL Draft 3/14/67.
- Departed: Retired after the 1977 Season.
- Games Played: 151
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Notable Statistics:
140 Games Started
17 Interceptions
191 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
14 Fumble Recoveries
27 Fumble Recovery Yards
18.0 Quarterback Sacks*
85 Approximate Value
5 Playoff Games
1 Interception
0 Interception Return Yards
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (IV)
AFL Champion (1969)
Second Team AFL All-Pro (1968 & 1969)
AFL All-Star (1968)
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