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.

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Silver Streaks Forever: The Kimbrough Fieldhouse Unveiled

Jay Redfern
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.

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)