Earl "Red" Kinnebrew (September 16, 1889 – January 1989) was a

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player.

Early years

Earl Kinnebrew was born on September 16, 1889, in

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to Alabama Kinnebrew and Mamie Morgan.

Ole Miss

Kinnebrew was a prominent tackle for the

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of the

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1909

In the 1909

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in which Ole Miss defeated

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9 to 5, Kinnebrew was called by the ''Jackson Clarion-Ledger'' "the particular star of his team."

1910

He was selected All-Southern in 1910. Kinnebrew played in a game on a team of All-Southern all stars against Harvard Law School. Former Sewanee player

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scored the only and deciding points for Harvard. "The Southerners showed unexpected strength in individual defensive work. Kinnebrew, the giant tackle, who made an all Southern eleven this season and who intends to enter Harvard Law School after finishing is course at the University of Mississippi, played against Captain Fish and held his own, according to the verdict of an enthusiastic crowd who flocked to the side lines in spite of inclement weather."

Personal life

He married Miss Hazel Harris Hope in 1911.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kinnebrew, Earl Ole Miss Rebels football players All-Southern college football players American football tackles 1889 births 1989 deaths Players of American football from Louisiana Sportspeople from Houma, Louisiana