John Kimbrough

John Kimbrough
Kimbrough c. 1942
No. 39, 77
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1918-06-14)June 14, 1918
Haskell, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 8, 2006(2006-05-08) (aged 87)
Haskell, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolHaskell
Abilene
(Abilene, Texas)
CollegeTexas A&M (1938–1940)
NFL draft1941: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career AAFC statistics
Rushing yards1,224
Rushing average3.7
Rushing touchdowns17
Receptions35
Receiving yards574
Receiving touchdowns6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Alec Kimbrough (June 14, 1918 – May 8, 2006) was a college athlete, a member of the Texas Legislature, the star of two western movies and a rancher. His older brother Frank Kimbrough served as head football coach for the Baylor Bears and the West Texas State Buffaloes.