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Roosevelt " Rosey " Brown Jr. (October 20, 1932 – June 9, 2004) was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1953 to 1965. He played college football for the Morgan State Bears and was selected by the Giants in the 27th round of the 1953 NFL draft .
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- October 20, 1932
Roosevelt “Rosey” Brown was one of the greatest offensive linemen in New York Giants franchise history. Nobody ever saw Brown’s rise to the Pro Football Hall of Fame coming—his football coach had to coax him to leave his high school band and sign up for the football team instead.
In the 1953 National Football League Draft, the New York Giants selected a 1952 Black All-America tackle from little-known Morgan State College in the 27th round. His name was Roosevelt Brown and his youth and relative inexperience were obvious when he joined the Giants for his first summer training camp.
Jul 6, 2023 · Roosevelt Brown ranked among top left tackles of all-time by The 33rd Team. Heading into the franchise's 99th season, the New York Football Giants have witnessed some legendary players walk in the door over the years. One of those players is Pro Football Hall of Fame left tackle Roosevelt Brown.
Dec 20, 2023 · Unveil the enduring legacy of Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown Jr., the linchpin in the New York Giants' victories, spanning 13 seasons, and his legacy beyond the fie...
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Jun 29, 2020 · Roosevelt Brown, Class of 1975 - Pro Football Hall of Fame. Not to be confused with Rosey Grier. Roosevelt "Rosie" Brown ( October 20, 1932 – June 9, 2004) was a native of the City of Charlottesville and developed into one of the premier offensive linemen in pro football.
