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William Ferdie Brown (December 2, 1940 – October 21, 2019) was an American professional football player, coach and administrator. He played as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL) and later in the National Football League (NFL).
Named to All-Time AFL team at cornerback in 1969... Played in three AFL and six AFC Championship Games with Raiders, plus Super Bowls II and XI... Set Super Bowl record with 75-yard interception...
Oct 22, 2019 · Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown is part of Super Bowl lore for his 75-yard interception for a touchdown in the Raiders' 32-14 victory over the Vikings in Super Bowl XI.
Nov 4, 2019 · Willie Brown will forever be cherished as a true Raider. He was an integral part of the organization through six decades. His leadership and presence will al...
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Take a look back at Willie Brown's pick-six during the Raiders victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1973 AFC Divisional Round.
Oct 22, 2019 · Brown was the consummate Raider. The Hall of Fame cornerback who helped fuel the Raiders’ success during 12 years on the field before becoming an integral part of the franchise during his post-playing career died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 78.
Oct 22, 2019 · Willie Brown, a legendary Oakland Raiders defensive back who was Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 78.
