About Errol Linden
Lived 1937 – 1983 (aged 45). Errol Linden was an American american football player.
Errol Joseph Linden (October 21, 1937 – March 10, 1983) was a National Football League (NFL) offensive tackle. Linden was selected in the tenth round by the Detroit Lions out of the University of Houston in the 1961 NFL draft and played ten seasons.
Over these 10 seasons, Linden, a native of New Orleans, played as an offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns, the Minnesota Vikings, the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints.
He died of cancer in a hospital at the age of 45.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Errol Linden's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Errol Linden?
American football player (1937-1983)
When was Errol Linden born?
Errol Linden was born on 21 October 1937 in New Orleans.
When did Errol Linden die?
Errol Linden died on 12 March 1983 in New Orleans.
What was Errol Linden's occupation?
Errol Linden was an american football player.
What nationality was Errol Linden?
Errol Linden was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Errol Linden. https://biography.guide/errol-linden/
MLA: "Errol Linden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/errol-linden/.
Chicago: "Errol Linden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/errol-linden/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:14 UTC