Lindell made his major league debut at the age of 24 with the Yankees on April 18, 1941 before being returned to the minor leagues where, he won 23 games against 4 defeats to help the Newark Bears win the International League championship.
Lindell's major league career began at age 24 with the Yankees on April 18, 1941 and was followed by a stint in the minor leagues. During this time, he recorded an impressive 23-4 win-loss record, which played a significant role in the Newark Bears' International League championship.