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Lin-J Shell

1981 – 2021

Player of American and Canadian football

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Lived 1981 – 2021 (aged 39). Lin-J Shell was an American american football player, canadian football player and teacher.

Wagner Lindsell "Lin-J" Shell Jr. (October 22, 1981 – July 29, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed by the Arena Football League's (AFL) Orlando Predators as a street free agent in 2004. He played college football at Jacksonville.

Shell was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans VooDoo, Calgary Stampeders (where he helped the team win the Grey Cup), Toronto Argonauts (where he was a 2-time CFL East All-Star), BC Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Subsequent to his all-star career with the CFL, Shell taught physical education at Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida and coach Football and Jackson High school. On May 9, 2018, Shell was instrumental in preventing a woman from using her handgun in the school gymnasium following a "social media" brawl.

Shell died from a stroke in Florida on July 29, 2021, at the age 39. According to his family, he also tested positive for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida.

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Edgewater High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lin-J Shell?

Player of American and Canadian football (1981-2021)

When was Lin-J Shell born?

Lin-J Shell was born on 22 October 1981 in Orlando.

When did Lin-J Shell die?

Lin-J Shell died on 29 July 2021.

What was Lin-J Shell's occupation?

Lin-J Shell was an american football player, canadian football player and teacher.

What nationality was Lin-J Shell?

Lin-J Shell was American.

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· Wikipedia: Lin-J Shell

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