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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).
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- Taylor, (Yazoo City, Mississippi)
Willie Brown (March 21, 1942 – July 26, 2018) was an American college and professional football player and coach. A star player for the University of Southern California, he went on to play three seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
- March 21, 1942, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
- Long Beach Polytechnic (CA)
Willie Brown came to the pro football Denver Broncos in 1963 from Grambling University where his coach was the renowned and great Eddie Robinson. Willie was not only a great football player; he was senior class president. His playing career in the American Football League and the NFL spanned 16 seasons as a starting cornerback.
Oct 22, 2019 · Willie Brown, an Oakland Raiders and NFL legend, has died at the age of 78. David Baker, the president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, addressed Brown's death on Tuesday afternoon.
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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.
Jul 7, 2021 · Willie Brown was about to make his indelible mark on professional football. Taking The AFL By Storm In The Mile High City. The Denver Broncos signed 23-year-old Willie Brown in 1963. Brown became a cornerback in the pro ranks. He wore No. 24 – a classic number for defensive backs – for the Broncos.
Oct 23, 2019 · Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown, one of the most beloved players in Oakland Raiders history, died on Tuesday at the age of 78, the team confirmed. The cause of death was not immediately...
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