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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!

Detroit Lion #52 Middle Lineback Mike Lucci tackles MN Vikings #30 Fullback Bill Brown. This 1967 game at the Met ended in a 10-10 tie. #11 QB Joe Kapp and #53 Center Mick Tingelhoff look on.

Jeff Siemon...Top photo is from 1973 against the Oakland Raiders.  Bottom middle is 1973 NFC Championship against the Cowboy with Wally Hilgenberg #58 and Jim Marshall #70.  Bottom right is Super Bowl VIII against the Dolphins tackling Larry Csonka (a very long day for Vikings fans.)  

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

Lineback Lonnie Warwick

Viking Linebackers Wally Hilgenberg, Lonnie Warwick, and Roy Winston