Date of Graduation

12-2013

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Journalism (MA)

Degree Level

Graduate

Department

Journalism

Advisor/Mentor

Larry Foley

Committee Member

Dale Carpenter

Second Committee Member

Thomas L. Hapgood

Keywords

Social sciences, Communication and the arts, Arkansas, Business, Documentary, Film, Football, Razorbacks

Abstract

The history of Arkansas Razorback football 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. Lindsey led the Razorbacks to one of the most dominant winning streaks of the 1960s, played in Super Bowl IV, and parlayed his NFL signing bonus into a sizable fortune.

“The Jim Lindsey Story” is executive produced by Emmy Award winners Dale Carpenter and Larry Foley. 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.

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