Mike Lynn
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Michael Lynn III (May 18, 1936 – July 21, 2012)[1] was an American football general manager and executive. He served as the general manager of the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings from 1975 to 1990.
Quick Facts Date of birth, Place of birth ...
Date of birth | (1936-05-18)May 18, 1936 |
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Place of birth | Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Date of death | July 21, 2012(2012-07-21) (aged 76) |
Place of death | Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
Career history | |
As administrator | |
1972 | Memphis Pros (president) |
1974 | Minnesota Vikings (assistant to the owner) |
1975–1990 | Minnesota Vikings (executive vice president and general manager) |
1990–1991 | World League of American Football (president) |
1990–1992 | Minnesota Vikings (executive vice president) |
1991–1992 | Minnesota Vikings (minority owner) |
Career highlights and awards | |
1976 NFC Champions |
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