Larry D. Kinnebrew is a former professional American football

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 player who was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals

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 in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL Draft

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. A 6'1", 258 running back

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 from Tennessee State University

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, Kinnebrew played in 7 NFL seasons from 1983-1987 with the Bengals and 1989-1990 with the Buffalo Bills

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On October 28, 1984, Kinnebrew set a Bengals record by scoring four rushing touchdowns in a game against the Houston Oilers. His best full season was 1985, when he gained 714 yards on 170 carries, scored 9 rushing touchdowns, and added 22 pass receptions.

Sources

• Debra Dennis, Kinnebrew Rape Case Dismissed, Cincinnati Post, August 31, 1993 (retrieved at westlaw.com).