Lin-J Shell

Tackles:	280
Sacks:	8.0
Fumble recoveries:	9
Interceptions:	8
	Stats at CFL.ca (archived)

Lin-J Shell
No. 14
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	October 22, 1981; Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Died:	July 29, 2021 (aged 39); Florida, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:	Orlando (FL) Edgewater
College:	Jacksonville
Undrafted:	2004
Career history
	Orlando Predators (2004); Philadelphia Eagles (2005)*; Orlando Predators (2006–2007); New Orleans VooDoo (2008); Toronto Argonauts (2009–2011); BC Lions (2012–2013); Calgary Stampeders (2014); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2015);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	CFL East All-Star 2010, 2011; Grey Cup champion (2014);
Career CFL statistics as of 2013
Tackles:
Tackles:	280
Sacks:	8.0
Fumble recoveries:	9
Interceptions:	8
	Stats at CFL.ca (archived)
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	277
Pass breakups:	40
Fumble recoveries:	6
Interceptions:	12
Total TDs:	4
	Stats at ArenaFan.com

Wagner Lindsell "Lin-J" Shell Jr.^[1] (October 22, 1981 – July 29, 2021)^[2]^[3] 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. On May 9, 2018, Shell was instrumental in preventing a woman from using her handgun in the school gymnasium following a "social media" brawl.^[4]

On July 29, 2021, Shell died at 39 years old in Florida.^[2]^[3]

References

^ http://pmd.fan590.com/podcasts/inside_argos/ita_20100903_092947--September-2-Edition-of-Inside-The-Argos.mp3^{[permanent dead link]} Shell revealed his full name during a guest appearance on a Sept. 2010 broadcast of "Inside the Argos" on the FAN 590
^ ^a ^b "Former CFLer Lin-J Shell dead at 39". TSN.ca. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Lin-J Shell, football coach and former JU and CFL star, dies at age 39". The Florida Times-Union. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
^ Rumbolt, Ryan (May 12, 2018). "'Please don't shoot the kids': Former Stampeder stops woman with gun at Florida high school". Canoe.com.

External links

Calgary Stampeders bio

[1] ttp://pmd.fan590.com/podcasts/inside_argos/ita_20100903_092947--September-2-Edition-of-Inside-The-Argos.mp3^{[permanent dead link]} Shell revealed his full name during a guest appearance on a Sept. 2010 broadcast of "Inside the Argos" on the FAN 590

[TSN-2] "Former CFLer Lin-J Shell dead at 39". TSN.ca. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

[Jacksonville-3] "Lin-J Shell, football coach and former JU and CFL star, dies at age 39". The Florida Times-Union. July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.

[4] Rumbolt, Ryan (May 12, 2018). "'Please don't shoot the kids': Former Stampeder stops woman with gun at Florida high school". Canoe.com.

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