Lincoln would become a four-time All-Star with the Chargers and was a two-time First Team All-Pro for the team and would accumulate 4,387 Yards From Scrimmage. In 1963, Lincoln aided the Chargers in winning the AFL Championship.
After his run with the Chargers ended, he would have a comeback of sorts with the Buffalo Bills in 1967, where he would earn his fifth and final AFL All-Star Selection. Lincoln would retire in 1968 after accumulating 6,993 All-Purpose Yards.
280. Keith Lincoln
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A member of the San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame, Keith Lincoln, was drafted in the 2nd Round by San Diego in 1961 (he was also a 5th Round Pick by the Chicago Bears of the NFL). It was an excellent choice for both parties as it did not take long for Keith Lincoln to establish himself as of the better Running Backs of the AFL.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Reading, Michigan, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1974
- Position: Fullback, Half Back, Punt Returner
- Games Played: 99
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Notable Statistics: 758 Rushing Attempts
3,383 Rushing Yards
19 Rushing Touchdowns
165 Receptions
2,250 Receivng Yards
19 Receiving Touchdowns
5 Field Golas Made
12 Field Goal Attempts
41.7 Field Goal Percentage
16 Extra Points Made
17 Extra Point Attempts
94.1 Extra Point Percentage
25 Punt Returns
342 Punt Return Yards
1 Punt Return Touchdown
39 Kick Returns
1,018 Kick Return Yards
1 Kick Return Touchdown
8 Pass Completions
17 Pass Attempts
47.1 Pass Completion Percentage
240 Passing Yards
5 Touchdown Passes
1 Interception
108.5 Passer Rating
4 Playoff Games
23 Rushing Attempts
276 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdown
10 Receptions
144 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdown
1 Extra Point Made
1 Extra Point Attempt
1 Punt Return
16 Punt Return Yards - Played For: Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers
- College: Washington State
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 16th Overall in 1961 (AFL)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
AFL Champion (1) (San Diego Chargers, 1963)
First Team All-Pro (2) (1963 & 1964)
AFL All-Star (5) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 & 1967)
Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (1) (1963) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (4) (1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (4) (1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (3) (1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (4) (1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (4) (1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (1) (1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (3) (1963, 1965 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (2) (1963 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (3) (1962, 1963 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Returns (1) (1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Return Yards (2) (1962 & 1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Returns (2) (1961 & 1962)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (2) (1961, 1962 & 1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Returns (2) (1962 & 1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Return Yards (2) (1962 & 1963)
Top Ten Finishes: Extra Points Made (1) (1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Extra Points Attempted (1) (1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals Made (1) (1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals Attempted (1) (1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (1) (1964) - Notable All Time Rankings: 41. Yards per Rushing Attempt: 4.5
Should Keith Lincoln be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 62.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 37.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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