Publisher's Synopsis
The history of the Arkansas Razorbacks is composed of legends, and without a doubt, Jim Lindsey is one of its most successful players-on and off the field. Lindsey won a national championship, became an NFL captain, and built a thriving real estate empire across the South. Narrated by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, "The Jim Lindsey Story" begins in the Arkansas Delta. Back then, Lindsey was simply a small boy who dreamt of playing ball. Weekdays were spent in the cotton fields, and weekends were used for cow-pasture baseball. In time, that boy grew up to be a very big man. With the Razorbacks, Lindsey contributed to Arkansas' record 22 game winning streak. As a Minnesota Viking, the athlete captured the 1969 NFL title. After football, he transformed his opportunities in athletics into a sizable fortune. This film is a Southern success story. It is about a delta boy who went from the henhouse to the penthouse. Using his available talents, Lindsey seized victories in both business and football. He was never the fastest or the strongest. Still, Lindsey is one of the most remarkable players to ever put on pads. The Jim Lindsey Story is executive produced by Emmy Award winners Larry Foley and Dale Carpenter. The film features interviews with College Football Hall of Fame coach Frank Broyles, former Arkansas head coach Ken Hatfield, former NFL players Fred Cox and Dave Osborn, and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bud Grant.
