Lonnie Warwick - Blog Posts

Minnesota Viking Middle Linebacker Lonnie Warwick passed away on October 28, 2024. Lonnie played during the era of Butkus, Nitschke, and Lucci. Drafted by the Vikings in 1965, he played with the Vikings through 1972. He finished his career with the Atlanta Falcons and his first head coach Norm Van Brocklin in 1973 and 1974. He was one rough and tough man. Injuries slowed Lonnie in 1972 opening up the Middle Linebacker position to 1972 Vikings 1st round draft choice Jeff Siemon. RIP Lonnie. A Viking forever!

#70 Jim Marshall, #77 Gary Larson, #59 Lonnie Warwick and #22 Paul Krause in the 1969 Divisional Playoff game against the LA Rams.

Lonnie Warwick in a 1969 game against the Lions and their QB Greg Landry....Karl Kassulke is in the background.  

The 1969 Minnesota Viking defense.....The Purple People Eaters.

Lineback Lonnie Warwick

Viking Linebackers Wally Hilgenberg, Lonnie Warwick, and Roy Winston