Keith Lincoln obit

Keith Lincoln, San Diego Chargers Star in the A.F.L., Dies at 80

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Keith Lincoln, a star on the San Diego Chargers' 1963 AFL championship team, has died. He was 80.

Lincoln's death on Saturday was announced by Washington State University, where he was known as the "Moose of the Palouse" during his college career.

Lincoln was a five-time AFL All-Star and was elected to the Chargers Hall of Fame.

He was named the most outstanding player in the 1963 AFL championship game, which the Chargers won 51-10.

Lincoln was a second-round draft pick of the Chargers in 1961 and he played for San Diego until 1966 before a stint with Buffalo. He returned briefly to the Chargers in 1968.

He rushed for 3,383 yards and 19 touchdowns and caught 165 passes for 2,250 yards and 19 touchdowns during his pro career.

After football, he served as Washington State's director of alumni relations until 2003.

Notable teammates were:

Jack Kemp, Don Rogers, Ron Mix, Earl Faison, Chuck Allen, Lance Alworth, John Hadl, Paul Lowe, Tobin Rote, Walt Sweeney, George Blair, Frank Buncom, Speedy Duncan, Tom Flores, Billy Shaw, Marty Schottenheimer, Art Powell, Bob Schmidt and Larry Little.

He was coached by Sid Gillman, Joe Collier and Harvey Johnson.

He played for owners Ralph Wilson, Barron Hilton, and Eugene V. Klein.