Elbert Kimbrough
American football player (1938–2026)
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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.
PositionSafety
BornMarch 24, 1938
Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2026 (aged 87)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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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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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]
