Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1964
- Class:
- 1941
John Kimbrough, star player of the 1939 National Championship Sugar Bowl, was infamous for his bone jarring collisions and nearly unstopable pushes to the end zone. “Jarrin’ John” carried the ball over the goal line twice in A&M’s 14-13 victory over Tulane for the national title. Twice nominated for the Heisman, Kimbrough ranks among Texas A&M’s greatest players. Among his other athletic honors may be included:
Heisman Nominee, 1939 (5th place )
Heisman Nominee, 1940 (runner-up)
Consensus All-American, Running Back, 1939
Unanimous All-American, Running Back, 1940
All-SWC, Running Back, 1939, 1940
Member of SWC Championship Team, 1939
Member of SWC Co-Championship Team, 1940
National Championship Football Team Member, 1939
National Football Foundation Hall of Fame, 1954
Houston Post MVP, 1954
Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame, 2000
Cotton Bowl Outstanding Player, 1941 game
First Round Draft Pick, Chicago Cardinals
