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Canadian football player

Norm Kimball
Career history
Date of birth	1930 or 1931 (age 93–94)
As administrator
1966–1985	Edmonton Eskimos (GM)
1986–1987	Montreal Alouettes (President)

Career highlights and awards
6× Grey Cup champion (1975, 1978–1982)
Career stats
Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 1991

Norman H. Kimball (born c. 1931) is a Canadian former football executive. Joining the organization in 1961, he served as the general manager of the Edmonton Eskimos from 1966 to 1985. He won the Grey Cup with the team in 1975 and for five years straight from 1978 to 1982. From 1971 to 1974, he was Chairman of the CFL General Managers. In 1975, he became the Chairman of the CFL's Player Relations Committee. He was also President and Chief Operating Officer of the Montreal Alouettes from 1986 to 1987. Kimball was elected as a builder in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame on May 11, 1991. In 2011, Kimball was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

References

"NORMAN H KIMBALL - CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League". CFL.ca. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
"Canadian Football Hall of Fame: Norman H. Kimball". cfhof.ca. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
"Eskimos". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
"Kimball, Norman". ashfm.ca. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
"Toronto Sun". Toronto Sun.

v t e Edmonton Elks
Founded in 1949 Based in Edmonton, Alberta
Franchise	Franchise Records Players Seasons Head coaches Starting quarterbacks
Stadiums	Clarke Stadium Commonwealth Stadium
Lore	Labour Day Classic Battle of Alberta 70th Grey Cup
Important figures	Danny Bass Leroy Blugh Johnny Bright Hugh Campbell Tommy Joe Coffey Rod Connop Dave Cutler Eric Duggan Ron "Swampdog" Estay Dave "Doctor Death" Fennell Brian Fryer Larry Highbaugh Hank Ilesic Brian Kelly Danny Kepley Norm Kimball Normie "The China Clipper" Kwong Moe Lieberman Neil Lumsden George McGowan Rollie Miles Ken Montgomery Warren Moon Frank Morris Roger Nelson Jackie "Ole Spaghetti Legs" Parker Willie "The Terminator" Pless Tom Scott Terry Vaughn Tom Wilkinson Henry "Gizmo" Williams
Key personnel	Owners: Larry Thompson President: Chris Morris General Manager: Ed Hervey Head Coach: Mark Kilam
Grey Cup championships (14)	1954 1955 1956 1975 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1987 1993 2003 2005 2015
West Division championships (23)	1952 1954 1955 1956 1960 1973 1974 1975 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1986 1987 1990 1993 1996 2002 2003 2005 2015
Current league affiliations	League: Canadian Football League Division: West

v t e Edmonton Elks general managers
Al Anderson (1949–1956) Keith Rolfe (1957–1960) Joe Ryan (1960–1965) Vic Schwenk (1966) Norm Kimball (1966–1985) Hugh Campbell (1986–1996) Tom Higgins (1997–2004) Paul Jones (2005–2007) Danny Maciocia (2008–2010) Eric Tillman (2010–2012) Ed Hervey (2013–2016) Brock Sunderland (2017–2021) Chris Jones (2022–2024) Geroy Simon # (2024) Ed Hervey (2025–present) # denotes interim general manager

Edmonton Elks general managers

Al Anderson (1949–1956)
Keith Rolfe (1957–1960)
Joe Ryan (1960–1965)
Vic Schwenk (1966)
Norm Kimball (1966–1985)
Hugh Campbell (1986–1996)
Tom Higgins (1997–2004)
Paul Jones (2005–2007)
Danny Maciocia (2008–2010)
Eric Tillman (2010–2012)
Ed Hervey (2013–2016)
Brock Sunderland (2017–2021)
Chris Jones (2022–2024)
Geroy Simon # (2024)
Ed Hervey (2025–present)

# denotes interim general manager

v t e Edmonton Eskimos 63rd Grey Cup champions
7 Pete Lavorato 8 Wayne Matherne 10 Bruce Lemmerman 11 Garry Lefebvre 12 Tom Wilkinson 13 Larry Highbaugh 14 Roy Bell 15 Stu Lang 17 Dick Dupuis 18 John Farlinger 19 Calvin Harrell 20 Tom Towns 21 Don Warrington 22 Mike Fink 23 Bayne Norrie 24 Leroy Moss 25 Dave Campbell 26 Dave Cutler 27 Don Layton 28 Charles Miller 30 Dale Potter 32 Mike Lambros 42 Danny Kepley 44 Rob McLaren 45 Sam Britts 50 Willie Martin 51 Roger Scales 53 Bob Howes 54 Joe Worobec 55 Ron Estay 56 Ernie Kirk 57 Brian Jones 59 Solomon Freelon 60 Charlie Turner 61 Tom Laputka 62 Bill Stevenson 65 Dave Fennell 67 Larry Watkins 68 Willie Postler 70 Don Muse 71 John Beaton 72 John Konihowski 74 Fred James 75 Tyrone Walls 76 George McGowan Head Coach: Ray Jauch Assistant coaches: Babe Caccia Leo McKillip Vic Rapp General Manager: Norm Kimball President: Jim Wilkins

Edmonton Eskimos 63rd Grey Cup champions

Head Coach: Ray Jauch

Assistant coaches: Babe Caccia
Leo McKillip
Vic Rapp

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Jim Wilkins

v t e Edmonton Eskimos 66th Grey Cup champions
1 Warren Moon 7 Pete Lavorato 8 Hank Ilesic 10 Bruce Lemmerman 12 Tom Wilkinson 13 Larry Highbaugh 15 Stu Lang 18 John Farlinger 20 Tom Towns 21 Don Warrington 22 Tom Scott 23 Angelo Santucci 24 Ed Jones 25 Jim Germany 26 Dave Cutler 28 Greg Butler 29 Joe Hollimon 30 Dale Potter 31 Pat McNeil 32 Larry Washington 34 Ian Bryans 40 Barry Kowalski 42 Danny Kepley 50 Willie Martin 53 Bob Howes 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton 60 Charlie Turner 62 Bill Stevenson 63 Hector Pothier 64 David Boone 65 Dave Fennell 69 York Hentschel 71 Waddell Smith 72 John Konihowski 75 Derrick Glanton 76 George McGowan 77 Brian Fryer Head Coach: Hugh Campbell Assistant coaches: Dan Daniel Joe Faragalli Don Matthews Cal Murphy General Manager: Norm Kimball President: Matt Baldwin

Edmonton Eskimos 66th Grey Cup champions

Head Coach: Hugh Campbell

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Matt Baldwin

v t e Edmonton Eskimos 67th Grey Cup champions
1 Warren Moon 7 Pete Lavorato 8 Hank Ilesic 10 Bruce Lemmerman 11 Jimmy Rogers 12 Tom Wilkinson 13 Larry Highbaugh 15 Stu Lang 20 Tom Towns 21 Don Warrington 22 Tom Scott 23 Angelo Santucci 24 Ed Jones 25 Jim Germany 26 Dave Cutler 27 Marco Cyncar 28 Greg Butler 29 Joe Hollimon 30 Dale Potter 34 Ian Bryans 37 Emilio Fraietta 39 Carl Crennel 42 Danny Kepley 45 Dave Zacharko 53 Bob Howes 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton 59 Leo Blanchard 61 Jimmy Walker 62 Bill Stevenson 63 Hector Pothier 64 David Boone 65 Dave Fennell 67 Michael Wilson 69 York Hentschel 70 Brian Kelly 71 Waddell Smith 72 John Konihowski 77 Brian Fryer Head Coach: Hugh Campbell Assistant coaches: Dan Daniel Joe Faragalli Don Matthews Cal Murphy General Manager: Norm Kimball President: Don Carlson

Edmonton Eskimos 67th Grey Cup champions

Head Coach: Hugh Campbell

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Don Carlson

v t e Edmonton Eskimos 68th Grey Cup champions
1 Warren Moon 7 Pete Lavorato 8 Hank Ilesic 9 Brian Broomell 12 Tom Wilkinson 13 Larry Highbaugh 14 Maurice Burton 15 Stu Lang 18 Mike McLeod 20 Tom Towns 21 Don Warrington 22 Tom Scott 23 Angelo Santucci 24 Ed Jones 25 Jim Germany 26 Dave Cutler 28 Greg Butler 29 Joe Hollimon 30 Dale Potter 32 Neil Lumsden 37 Emilio Fraietta 38 Harry Walters 40 James Parker 42 Danny Kepley 44 Mark Wald 53 Bob Howes 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton 59 Leo Blanchard 62 Bill Stevenson 63 Hector Pothier 64 David Boone 65 Dave Fennell 67 Michael Wilson 69 York Hentschel 70 Brian Kelly 72 John Konihowski 73 Randy Simmrin 74 Ernest Pough 75 Danny Buggs 77 Brian Fryer 83 Waddell Smith 95 Dan Kearns Head Coach: Hugh Campbell Assistant coaches: Dan Daniel Joe Faragalli Don Matthews Cal Murphy General Manager: Norm Kimball President: Don Carlson

Edmonton Eskimos 68th Grey Cup champions

Head Coach: Hugh Campbell

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Don Carlson

v t e Edmonton Eskimos 69th Grey Cup champions
1 Warren Moon 7 Pete Lavorato 8 Hank Ilesic 9 Brian Broomell 12 Tom Wilkinson 13 Larry Highbaugh 15 Stu Lang 18 Mike McLeod 20 Tom Towns 22 Tom Scott 23 Angelo Santucci 24 Ed Jones 25 Jim Germany 26 Dave Cutler 27 Marco Cyncar 28 Gary Hayes 29 Joe Hollimon 30 Dale Potter 31 Sean Kehoe 32 Neil Lumsden 34 John Pointer 37 Emilio Fraietta 40 James Parker 42 Danny Kepley 44 Mark Wald 53 Bob Howes 54 Ken Walter 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton 59 Leo Blanchard 62 Bill Stevenson 63 Hector Pothier 64 David Boone 65 Dave Fennell 70 Brian Kelly 71 Waddell Smith 75 Bill Manchuk 77 Brian Fryer 95 Dan Kearns Head Coach: Hugh Campbell Assistant coaches: Dan Daniel Bruce Lemmerman Don Matthews Cal Murphy General Manager: Norm Kimball President: Jack McMahon

Edmonton Eskimos 69th Grey Cup champions

Head Coach: Hugh Campbell

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Jack McMahon

v t e Edmonton Eskimos 70th Grey Cup champions
1 Warren Moon 4 Wendell Williams 8 Hank Ilesic 10 Michael Williams 11 Cliff Olander 13 Larry Highbaugh 18 Mike McLeod 20 Tom Towns 22 Tom Scott 23 Angelo Santucci 24 Ed Jones 25 Jim Germany 26 Dave Cutler 27 Marco Cyncar 28 Gary Hayes 29 Joe Hollimon 30 Dale Potter 31 Sean Kehoe 32 Neil Lumsden 36 Nereo Bolzon 37 Emilio Fraietta 38 Greg Marshall 40 James Parker 42 Danny Kepley 53 Dan Butcher 54 Ken Walter 55 Ron Estay 56 Ted Milian 57 Eric Upton 59 Leo Blanchard 62 Bill Stevenson 63 Hector Pothier 64 David Boone 65 Dave Fennell 67 Rod Connop 68 Harry Doering 70 Brian Kelly 71 Waddell Smith 73 Mike Levenseller 75 Bill Manchuk 77 Brian Fryer 78 Ralph Dixon 79 Mark de Brueys 88 Tom Tuinei 95 Dan Kearns Head Coach: Hugh Campbell Assistant coaches: Gene Gaines Bruce Lemmerman Don Matthews Cal Murphy General Manager: Norm Kimball President: Jack McMahon

Edmonton Eskimos 70th Grey Cup champions

Head Coach: Hugh Campbell

General Manager: Norm Kimball

President: Jack McMahon

v t e Montreal Alouettes team presidents
Léo Dandurand (1946–1957) Ted Workman (1957–1967) Joe Atwell (1967–1969) Sam Berger (1969–1976) David Berger (1976–1979) Sam Berger (1979–1981) Rene Forte (1981–1982) George Allen (1982) Sam Etcheverry (1982–1983) None (1983–1986) Norm Kimball (1986–1987) No team (1987–1995) Jim Speros (1996–1997) Larry Smith (1997–2001) Skip Prince (2001–2003) Larry Smith (2003–2013) Mark Weightman (2013–2016) Patrick Boivin (2016–2020) Mario Cecchini (2020–2023) Mark Weightman (2023–present)

Montreal Alouettes team presidents

Léo Dandurand (1946–1957)
Ted Workman (1957–1967)
Joe Atwell (1967–1969)
Sam Berger (1969–1976)
David Berger (1976–1979)
Sam Berger (1979–1981)
Rene Forte (1981–1982)
George Allen (1982)
Sam Etcheverry (1982–1983)
None (1983–1986)
Norm Kimball (1986–1987)
No team (1987–1995)
Jim Speros (1996–1997)
Larry Smith (1997–2001)
Skip Prince (2001–2003)
Larry Smith (2003–2013)
Mark Weightman (2013–2016)
Patrick Boivin (2016–2020)
Mario Cecchini (2020–2023)
Mark Weightman (2023–present)

v t e Members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Players	Abendschan Ah You Aldag D. Allen Anderson Atchison B. Bailey Baker Barrow Bass Batstone Battle Beach Benecick Bennett Bonk Bourke Bowman Box Breen Bright C. Brock D. Brock Do. Brown T. Brown Browne Brule Burden Burris Cahoon Calvillo Cameron J. Campbell Casey Charlton Childress Clarke Clements Clemons Coffey Conacher Connop Copeland Cornish Corrigall Covington C. Cox E. Cox R. Craig Crawford Cronin D. Cutler W. Cutler Dalla Riva DiPietro Dixon Dunigan Elgaard Elimimian Eliowitz Emerson Estay Etcheverry Evanshen Fairbanks Faloney Fear Fennell Fernandez Ferraro Ferrone Fieldgate Fleming Flory Da. Flutie Do. Flutie Flynn Frank Fryer Gabriel Gaines Gall George Golab Gorrell Grant Gray Griffing Ham Hanson Harding D. Harris W. Harris Harrison Helton Henley Highbaugh Hinton Holloway Huffman Hufnagel Hugo Ilesic Isbister Jackson Jacobs E. James G. James A. Johnson B. Johnson W. Johnson Ty. Jones Jurasin Kabat Kapp Keeling B. Kelly E. Kelly Kepley Krol Kwong Lapointe Lancaster Lawson Leadlay Lear Lehmann L. Lewis N. Lewis Lumsden Lunsford Luster Luzzi Makowsky McCallum McCance McGill McGowan McManus McQuarters B. Miles R. Miles Mills Mitchell Molson Montford Moon F. Morris T. Morris Mosca J. Murphy Narcisse Nelson Nettles Neumann O'Quinn Okeke O'Shea Pajaczkowski Jac. Parker Jam. Parker Passaglia Patterson Payton G. Perry N. Perry Phillips A. Pitts E. Pitts Pless Ploen Poplawski Pringle Quilty Racine Raimey Ray Rebholz Reed Reeve Ridgway Rigney Roberts Robinson Romano Rowe Ruby Russel T. Scott V. Scott Shatto Simon Be. Simpson Bo. Simpson Sprague Stegall Steinauer Stevenson Stewart Stirling Sutherin Symons Thelen Thornton Timmis Tindale Tinsley Tommy Trawick Tubman Tucker Urness Uteck Vaughan Vaughn Vavra Vercheval Wagner Walby Walker Weir Welch West Wilkinson G. Williams A. Wilson D. Wilson Winfield Wylie Yochum Young Zambiasi Zock
Builders	Ackles Anselmo Back R. Bailey Ballard Barker Berger Braley Brook D. W. Brown Buono H. Campbell Chipman Clair Connellan Cooper Cosentino Coulter Crighton A. Currie G. Currie Custis Davies DeGruchy Dojack Duggan DuMoulin Dussault Evans Forster Foulds Fracas Fulton Gaudaur Gibson Grant Grey Griffith Halter Hannibal Haylor Hayman Henick Hopson Hufnagel Bi. Hughes Ireland Keys Kimball Knight Kramer Levy Lieberman Loney Matthews McBrien McCaffrey D. McCann McDonald McNaughton McPherson Mitchell Metras Montgomery T. Morris C. Murphy Newton O'Billovich Pistilli Preston Reda A. Ritchie D. Ritchie Rodden Ryan Sazio Schwartz Shaughnessy Shepherd Shivers Shouldice J. Simpson F. Smith L. Smith Slocomb Spencer Spring Stukus P. Taylor Tindall Towriss Uteck Warner Warwick Wetenhall S. Wilson
Media	Afaganis A. Allen P. Allen R. Allen Avery Badham Beamish Bishop Bratina Brisebois Brunt Calcutt Carroll Tom Casey Chevrier Cluff Cole Coleman J. Cox G. Craig Cuthbert Davis DeGeer Dryburgh Dufault Dunnell Esaw Frayne Frewin Gilchrist Good B. Hall V. Hall Hanley Hooper Bo. Hughes Hunt Hunter Hynes Irving D. Isaac M. Isaac Te. Jones Kearney G. Kelly Kent Kielty MacCabe Maki Marsden Marshall Martin Matheson Matsumoto A. McCann McConnell McKnight McLean Melville Miller Milton Moir Naylor Newans O'Brien O'Meara Pascall Pascucci Pawson Picken J. Proudfoot T. Proudfoot Proulx Purcell Ralph Reeve Ruckaber Saunders Schultz Selnes Sgambati Sigurdson Simmons D. Smith M. Smith Stephen Stephenson Stukus Suitor Sullivan Swangard Tait J. Taylor Tucker Ullrich Viney G. Walker H. Walker Ja. Wells Jo. Wells Westwick Willes B. Williams Wittman Zurkowsky

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