Luther W. Lindon (June 23, 1915 – April 21, 1988) was an

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. He was drafted by the

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but never played a game for them. He played for the

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from 1944 to 1945.

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1915 births 1988 deaths American football tackles Kentucky Wildcats football players Detroit Lions players People from Magoffin County, Kentucky {{Offensive-lineman-1910s-stub