[3] Lindstrom's major-league debut came during the fifth inning of a game September 28, 1958, versus the Kansas City Athletics as a defensive replacement for Johnny Romano.

[5] In his first plate appearance, in the bottom of the sixth inning, Lindstrom led off with a walk and later scored on a double by Don Mueller.

[4] Lindstrom was on deck when Sammy Esposito struck out looking to end the White Sox' last offensive inning in a game they won, 11–4.

Lindstrom is one of only four players to hit a triple in their one and only MLB at bat, the others being Eduardo Rodríguez (1973), Scott Munninghoff (1980), and Eric Cammack (2000).

[6] Lindstrom retired as a player shortly thereafter and went on to a successful 23-year coaching career with Lincoln College, highlighted by a 29–10 record in 1972, the first of five consecutive 20-win seasons.