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1990: Jim Lynch | Chiefs Hall of Honor | Kansas City Chiefs - Chiefs.com

1990 | Jim Lynch | Linebacker

Jim-Lynch

Lynch was teamed with Pro Football Hall of Famers Willie Lanier and Bobby Bell to form one of the finest linebacker trios the game has ever seen . . . The trio played together for eight memorable seasons (1967-74) . . . Played in 151 games, including a string of 142 in a row . . . Manned the right linebacker spot, where he recorded 17 interceptions and 14 fumble recoveries, which is the sixth-most in franchise history . . . Had four seasons where he recorded three interceptions and two campaigns with three fumble recoveries . . . Helped Chiefs to huge victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV, making four tackles . . . Played in AFL All-Star game following the 1968 season . . . Was the co-captain of Notre Dame's 1966 national championship team and won the Maxwell Award as the nation's outstanding defensive player . . . Has been enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame . . . Wore jersey number 51 . . . Was a second-round pick of Kansas City in 1967 . . . Born August 28, 1945, in Lima, Ohio.