Joe Kilgrow
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BornAugust 30, 1917
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJuly 21, 1967 (aged 49)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
AlmamaterUniversity of Alabama
1935–1937Alabama
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 30, 1917 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1967 (aged 49) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
| Playing career | |
| 1935–1937 | Alabama |
| Position | Halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1938–1939 | Alabama (freshmen backfield) |
| 1940–1941 | Mercer (backfield) |
| 1946 | Alabama (assistant backfield/freshmen) |
| 1947–1954 | Alabama (freshmen) |
| 1955 | Alabama (backfield)[a] |
| 1956–1957 | Alabama (freshmen) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Joseph Flinn Kilgrow (August 30, 1917 – July 21, 1967) was an American college football player and coach.
Kilgrow was born August 30, 1917, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Montgomery city auditor Benedict A. Kilgrow and Bessie Flinn.[1] He had one brother, Ben Jr.[2] Kilgrow attended Sidney Lanier High School.
Playing career
Kilgrow was a prominent halfback for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama.[3]
In 1937, Kilgrow was selected a first-team All-American by the International News Service.[4] In 1938, he finished 5th in the Heisman voting. He was drafted in the second round of the 1938 NFL draft.[5]
