1935–1937 Alabama Died July 21, 1967 | Name Joe Kilgrow | |
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Born August 30, 1917Montgomery, Alabama ( 1917-08-30 ) 1938–1939 Alabama (freshmen backfield) |
Joseph Flinn "Joe" Kilgrow (August 30, 1917 – July 21, 1967) was a college football player and coach.
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Early years
Kilgrow was born August 30, 1917 in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Sidney Lanier High School.
University of Alabama
Kilgrow was a prominent halfback for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team of the University of Alabama.
1937
Kilgrow was selected a first-team All-American by the International News Service.
Coaching career
He coached the backfield of the freshman team at his alma mater and the varsity backfield at Mercer before his career was interrupted by the war. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.
References
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