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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 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.
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)
Jul 7, 2021 · July 7, 2021. By Poch de la Rosa. Leave a Comment. Willie Brown set the precedent for playing the cornerback position in Oakland. His exemplary play paved the way for future Oakland Raiders defensive stalwarts such as Mike Haynes, Lester Hayes, Rod Woodson, and Charles Woodson.
Oct 22, 2019 · Mock Drafts. Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown, who played in two Super Bowls with Raiders, dies at age 78. Brown's pick-six in Super Bowl XI is one of the most iconic plays in NFL...
- Bryan Deardo
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 · CNN — Longtime Oakland Raiders defensive back and Hall of Famer Willie Brown has died at 78, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brown played 16 seasons in the American Football...
