About Darold Jenkins
Lived 1919 – 1986 (aged 67). Darold Jenkins was an American lawyer.
Darold Jenkins (June 6, 1919 – September 16, 1986) was an American college football center. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Biography Jenkins first joined Don Faurot's Missouri Tigers as a fullback, spending most of his time on the bench. By mid way through his junior year, Jenkins had taken over as the starting center and went on to earn All Big Six Conference honors that season.
In 1941, as a senior, Jenkins captained Missouri to a Big Six Conference Championship and an appearance in the Sugar Bowl against the Fordham Rams. the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976,
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Who was Darold Jenkins?
American football player (1919-1986)
When was Darold Jenkins born?
Darold Jenkins was born on 6 June 1919 in Pettis County.
When did Darold Jenkins die?
Darold Jenkins died on 16 September 1986 in Independence.
What was Darold Jenkins's occupation?
Darold Jenkins was a lawyer.
What nationality was Darold Jenkins?
Darold Jenkins was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Darold Jenkins. https://biography.guide/darold-jenkins/
MLA: "Darold Jenkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/darold-jenkins/.
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