13 Facts About Keith Lincoln

Keith Payson Lincoln was an American professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons in the American Football League.

Keith Lincoln played college football for the Washington State Cougars before choosing to play with the San Diego Chargers in the AFL over the established National Football League.

Keith Lincoln had a stint with the Buffalo Bills before returning to San Diego and finishing his career.

Keith Lincoln played college football at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

Keith Lincoln was nicknamed the "Moose of the Palouse", given to him by a sportswriter from Spokane.

Keith Lincoln was inducted into the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame and the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.

Keith Lincoln began his career with the San Diego Chargers, who selected him in the 1961 AFL draft, choosing them over the Chicago Bears of the more established NFL.

Keith Lincoln was productive that season, but was waived toward the end of the 1968 season before returning to San Diego and playing one game.

Over his eight-year career, Keith Lincoln rushed for 3,383 yards and 19 touchdowns and had 165 receptions for 2,250 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Keith Lincoln was a two-time All-AFL selection and a five-time AFL All-Star, twice being named the game's MVP.

Keith Lincoln was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame in 1980, and was named to their 40th and 50th anniversary teams.

Keith Lincoln became an assistant coach at his alma mater WSU in 1971 under fourth-year head coach Jim Sweeney, and later became the school's long-time director of alumni relations.

Keith Lincoln died at age eighty of congestive heart failure at Pullman Regional Hospital on July 27,2019.