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Kim King

1945 – 2004

American football player

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About Kim King

Lived 1945 – 2004 (aged 58–59). Kim King was an American american football player.

D. Kimbrough ("Kim") King (October 6, 1945 – October 12, 2004) was Georgia Tech's starting quarterback for three seasons beginning in 1965. During his career, he led the team in 712 plays, completing 243 passes for 2763 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 506 yards, placing him in Tech's all-time top 10 quarterbacks. Al Ciraldo, Tech's play-by-play announcer, gave Kim the nickname "The Young Left-Hander." He was inducted into the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. In 2000, he was named one of Georgia Tech's "50 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century."

Kim joined Al Ciraldo in the announcer's booth in 1974 as American football color commentator. After Ciraldo's retirement in 1993, Kim continued his duties, eventually being paired with then Tech play-by-play, Wes Durham in 1995.

Kim lost his extended battle with leukemia on October 12, 2004, six days after his 59th birthday. October 2, 2004, Georgia Tech honored King during the school's game against Miami. Kim and his wife were treated to a lap around the field in the "Ramblin' Wreck" and the school dedicated the Kim King Football Locker Room at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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Important facts

Born
1945
Birth century
Died
2004
Nationality
Education
Georgia Tech, Eastern Kentucky University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kim King?

American football player (1945-2004)

When was Kim King born?

Kim King was born in 1945.

When did Kim King die?

Kim King died in 2004.

What was Kim King's occupation?

Kim King was an american football player.

What nationality was Kim King?

Kim King was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kim King

· Wikidata: Q6409026

· DBpedia: Kim King (American football)

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MLA: "Kim King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kim-king/.

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