John Kimbrough Aggie Iconic Fullback

June 14, 1918 - Haskell, Texas - John Kimbrough was a fullback at Texas A&M from 1938 to 1940, who earned a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame in the class of 1954. While everyone else was passing the ball to move it, the Aggies proved that a talented back and some good blocking can be just as effective.

The FootballFoundation.org says Texas A&M star ran through opposing defenses with a force that usually created its own holes in the line.

This pile-driving back rushed his way to All-America honors in 1939 and 1940 and led the Aggies to 20 victories in 21 games during those two years. In 1939, it was a perfect 11-game record, a 14-13 victory over Tulane in the Sugar Bowl and the national championship. The following year, the Aggies went 9-1-0, beating Fordham in the Cotton Bowl, 13-12.  

After life in football, he served as a member of the Texas State Legislature, was a star actor in two western movies and worked on his own ranch.