Elbert Kimbrough
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | March 24, 1938 Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | January 2, 2026 (aged 87) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Galesburg | ||||||||
| College | Northwestern | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1961: 2nd round, 18th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1961: 4th round, 29th overall pick | ||||||||
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Elbert Leon Kimbrough (March 24, 1938 – January 2, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a safety for seven seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.
Biography
Elbert Kimbrough was born in Galesburg, Illinois, on March 24, 1938. He attended Galesburg High School in that city, where, together with his twin brother Albert, he played football[2] and basketball.[3]
His twin brother, Albert, also played American football.[4] Albert died in May 2024.[5]
Elbert Kimbrough died on January 2, 2026, at the age of 87.[6]
References
- ^ Ross, Charles K. (1999). Outside the Lines: African Americans and the Integration of the National Football League. NYU Press. p. 175. ISBN 9780814774953. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
- ^ Paul Carlson, "Sports Seen," Moline Dispatch, Sept. 10, 1956, p. 18.
- ^ "Streaks Top Canton for 70–66 Win," Rock Island Argus, Jan. 14, 1957, p. 15.
- ^ Trueblood, Mike (September 28, 2015). "Kimbrough his brother's biggest fan". The Register-Mail. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Redfern, Jay (May 29, 2024). "Remembering Galesburg's legendary multi-sport stars: Albert Kimbrough and Doug Mills". WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "Elbert Leon Kimbrough". Galesburg Register-Mail. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
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