Lin J Shell Obituary – Death, Former JU star Lin J Shell Has Died
Former CFL player and former star football player at JU and assistant coach at Jackson High School, Lin J Shell, has passed away. Lin Shell died Thursday. He was only 39 years old.
“This one is tough. I just found out about the death of former #Argos player Lin J Shell. His performance on the field was one thing (he was a BEAST), but this video shows the man he was. An incredible man. RIP Lin J.”
Shell, a native of Orlando, Florida, was not contracted after being inducted into the Jacksonville University Hall of Fame and played five seasons of soccer before signing with the Toronto Argonauts prior to the 2009 season.
After Jacksonville University, he played arena football and later, for four Canadian Soccer League teams before returning to Jacksonville to teach and coach.
The cause of Shell’s death has not been reported. This story will be updated if more details emerge.
Sad news around the area tonight as former @RibaultTrojanFB coach, @AndrewJacksonHS assistant and @JacksonvilleU football star Lin J Shell has died. Shell was just 39. Condolences to the family and many friends of Lin J.
— Justin Barney (@JustinBarneyTV) July 30, 2021
This one is tough. Just got word on the death of former #Argos player Lin J Shell. His on the field performance was one thing (he was a BEAST), but this video showcases the man he was. Amazing teammate, amazing man. RIP Lin J.
— Adam Orrico (@Adam_Orrico) July 30, 2021
Lin J Shell he died suddenly today dead at age 39
7 yrs in #CFL #GreyCup Champ in 2014 @calstampeders @bclions @Wpg_BlueBombers
#Argos & #Bombers He stopped a woman with a gun at a high school he was Gym teacher a few yrs back A definite Hero RIP— (@BleedsBlueNGold) July 30, 2021
Lin Shell, a former star football player at Jacksonville University and an assistant coach at Jackson High School, died on Thursday. Shell was 39.
— News4JAX (@wjxt4) July 30, 2021
I am Shocked !! I briefly met Coach Lin Shell. while he was the Interim Coach at Ribault . On Behalf of My Organization and the Ribault Family. We Send our Deepest Condolences. we Grieve for his Family. My Prayers. to his family and Friends.
— Mikhail Muhammad (@mikhail50grand) July 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences are going out to the family and friends of former Ribault Trojans head coach Lin Shell. Coach Shell impacted many students both on and off the field and had an energy that was unmatched. He will be missed dearly!! #TrojanPride pic.twitter.com/0GKMv7yuva
— Ribault Trojans Football (@RibaultTrojanFB) July 30, 2021
Say what Man RIP Lin J Shell
— Kyle Bounsall (@TopcornerKyle) July 30, 2021