In this special episode, we reflect on the heartfelt dedication of the Albert and Elbert Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School on May 25, 2025. WGIL's Jay Redfern talks with Kellie Kimbrough Mahone, Albert’s eldest daughter from Little Rock, Arkansas, who shares personal memories of her father’s legacy as a multi-sport star for the Galesburg Silver Streaks in the 1950s. Then, District 205 Athletic Director Nick Young discusses the significance of honoring the Kimbrough twins, whose athletic excellence and community impact continue to inspire.
Celebrating Legacy: Albert and Elbert Kimbrough Fieldhouse Dedication
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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A vibrant mural of Albert and Elbert Kimbrough, frozen in their 1950s football glory, now graces the newly christened Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, unveiled during a heartfelt dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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Among those in attendance at the dedication ceremony for the Kimbrough Fieldhouse on Sunday, May 25, 2025, were, from left: Jimmie Carr, Rodney Bunch and Dwight White. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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Kellie Kimbrough Mahone, the oldest daughter of the late Albert Kimbrough, talks with guests in attendance at the dedication ceremony for Kimbrough Fieldhouse on Sunday, May 25, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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Kellie Kimbrough Mahone, the oldest daughter of the late Albert Kimbrough. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
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Exterior signage honoring former Galesburg student-athletes Albert and Elbert Kimbrough greets visitors to the fieldhouse named in their honor. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)
