Elbert Kimbrough

Elbert Kimbrough
No. 83, 45
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born:(1938-03-24)March 24, 1938
Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Galesburg (IL)
College:Northwestern
NFL draft:1961 / round: 2 / pick: 18
AFL draft:1961 / round: 4 / pick: 29
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:85
Starts:62
Interceptions:9
Fumble recoveries:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Elbert Leon Kimbrough (March 24, 1938) is an American former professional football player who played safety for seven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and New Orleans Saints.[1]

Biography

Elbert Kimbrough was born March 24, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois. He attended Galesburg High School in that city, where, together with his twin brother Albert, he played football[2] and basketball.[3]

Kimbrough's twin brother Albert also played American football.[4] Albert died in May 2024.[5]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Paul Carlson, "Sports Seen," Moline Dispatch, Sept. 10, 1956, p. 18.
  3. ^ "Streaks Top Canton for 70–66 Win," Rock Island Argus, Jan. 14, 1957, p. 15.
  4. ^ Trueblood, Mike (September 28, 2015). "Kimbrough his brother's biggest fan". The Register-Mail. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.