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End, Northwestern, to 1960

Elbert Kimbrough

Born
Mar 24, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois
Died
Jan 2, 2026

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Elbert Kimbrough played end at Northwestern (to 1960). The Los Angeles Rams took Kimbrough in round 2, No. 18 overall in the 1961 NFL Draft. The Oakland Raiders also took him in round 4, No. 29 overall in the 1961 AFL Draft.

Best season
1960
First-team All-Big Ten
Drafted
No. 18
Round 2, 1961 NFL Draft (Los Angeles Rams)

Honors

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