About Elmer Barbour
Lived 1919 – 1993 (aged 74). Elmer Barbour was an American american football player.
Wesley Elmer Barbour II (February 2, 1919 – February 10, 1993) was an American professional football blocking back and linebacker who played for the National Football League (NFL)'s New York Giants during the 1945 season.
After attending Durham High School in Durham, North Carolina,
In the 1945 NFL draft, the Giants took Barbour in the first round with the 10th overall pick. Barbour became the first player from Wake Forest to be selected in the opening round of an NFL draft. He played in three games for the Giants in 1945, starting in each and recording one fumble recovery. but he did not appear in any games for the team. then joined Wake Forest from 1956 to 1960 in an assistant position.
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Who was Elmer Barbour?
Professional American football player (1919-1993)
When was Elmer Barbour born?
Elmer Barbour was born on 2 February 1919 in Rocky Mount.
When did Elmer Barbour die?
Elmer Barbour died on 10 February 1993.
What was Elmer Barbour's occupation?
Elmer Barbour was an american football player.
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Elmer Barbour was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elmer Barbour. https://biography.guide/elmer-barbour/
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