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37. Keith Lincoln

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37. Keith Lincoln

From Washington State, Keith Lincoln elected to sign with the San Diego Chargers, as opposed to the Buffalo Bills, who chose him in the 1961 Draft.

Lincoln was a pounding Running Back, who after limited action as a rookie, was an AFL All-Star the year after, and would be again the next three years.  Lincoln, earned First Team All-Pro honors in 1963 and 1964, and he was such a vital component of the Chargers in 1963, that he not only helped them win the AFL Title, but he was also named the game's MVP.

The Running Back was with San Diego until he joined the Bills in 1967.  As a Charger, Lincoln would accumulate 6,993 All-Purpose Yards.  In 1980, he was enshrined in the Chargers Hall of Fame. 

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Fullback, Half Back
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 15th Overall in the AFL Draft 11/21/61.
  • Departed: Signed with the Buffalo Bills before the 1967 Season.
  • Games Played: 81
  • Notable Statistics:

    573 Rushing Attempts
    2,698 Rushing Yards
    15 Rushing Touchdowns
    123 Receptions
    1,689 Receiving Yards
    14 Receiving Touchdowns
    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
    5 Passing Touchdowns
    1 Interception
    108.5 Passer Rating
    12 Field Goal Attempts
    5 Field Goals 
    41.7% Field Goal Percentage
    17 Extra Points Attempted
    16 Extra Points 
    94.1 Extra Point Percentage
    46 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    23 Rushing Attempts
    276 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    10 Receptions
    144 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
    1 Extra Point Attempt
    1 Extra Point 
    1 Punt Return
    16 Punt Return Yards
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    AFL Champion (1963)
    First Team All-Pro (1963 & 1964)
    AFL All-Star (1962, 1963, 1964 & 1965)
    Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (1963)
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