Tuesday, April 25, 2017

1977 Profile: Lindy Infante

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"The newest member of the coaching staff, Infante joined the Giants this past spring, replacing Hunter Enis who resigned to enter private business. The 37-year-old Infante comes the Giants from Tulane University where he served as offensive coordinator during the 1976 season, a position he also held with Charlotte of the World Football League under Bob Gibson in 1975 before the demise of that circuit.
Lindy was born in Miami, Florida and was an all-around schoolboy star at Miami Senior High School. He played three seasons at the University of Florida as both a running back and defensive back, serving as co-captain in the 1962 season after winning All-Southeastern Conference honors in 1961 as well as All-Florida state honors. He played in the Gator Bowl in both 1960 and 1962 and was drafted by both the Cleveland Browns (NFL) and Buffalo Bills (AFL) in 1963.
Lindy reported to the Buffalo camp but then opted for Hamilton of the Canadian Football League where he played the 1963 season as a running back. In 1964, he went into coaching as the head coach of Miami Senior High School and in 1966 moved to the University of Florida as freshman coach, and then as an offensive assistant. In 1972, he went to Memphis State University as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach, and in 1975 joined Gibson at Charlotte."

-1977 New York Giants Media Guide

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