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Earl Leishman Lindley (March 13, 1933 – February 13 or 14, 2012)[1][2] was a professional Canadian football player from 1954 to 1957. He participated in three Grey Cup victories in 1954, 1955 and 1956. He played his college football at Utah State University, where he led all scorers in NCAA football in 1953, with 13 touchdowns and 3 extra points for a total of 81 points.
| Born: | March 13, 1933 Wellsville, Utah, U.S. |
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| Died: | c. February 13, 2012 (aged 78) Logan, Utah, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | FB, LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Utah State |
| NFL draft | 1954, round: 16, pick: 186 |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bears |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1954–1957 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Utah Sports Hall of Fame (1986) |
He was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.[3]
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