About Lindy Hood
Lived 1907 – 1972 (aged 65). Lindy Hood was an American basketball player and american football player.
James Marcus "Lindy" Hood (July 30, 1907 – October 17, 1972) was a college basketball All-American center for the University of Alabama. At Alabama, Hood is noted for being their first All-American men's basketball player in 1931 and as the leader of the undefeated 1929–30 Crimson Tide squad. Hood's nickname "Lindy" came during his playing days with Alabama during a trip to New Orleans to play Tulane. As he entered a hotel lobby, a crowd mistook Hood for Charles Lindbergh and thus the nickname "Lindy" was given to him. Hood was posthumously inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Who was Lindy Hood?
American basketball player (1907-1972)
When was Lindy Hood born?
Lindy Hood was born on 30 July 1907 in Leesburg.
When did Lindy Hood die?
Lindy Hood died on 17 October 1972 in Pierceton.
What was Lindy Hood's occupation?
Lindy Hood was a basketball player and american football player.
What nationality was Lindy Hood?
Lindy Hood was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lindy Hood. https://biography.guide/lindy-hood/
MLA: "Lindy Hood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lindy-hood/.
Chicago: "Lindy Hood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lindy-hood/.
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