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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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William Ferdie Brown. Position: DB. 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: December 2. in Yazoo City, MS. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 9x Pro Bowl. 5x All-Pro. 1x SB Champ. 1x AFL Champ. HOF All-1970s Team. 24 24. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career. G. 204. AV. 147. Int. 54. Yds. 472. TD. 2.
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...
He was named All-AFC four times. He also played in five AFL All-Star games and four Pro Bowls. During his career, he intercepted 54 passes, which he returned for 472 yards and two touchdowns. His biggest steal, however, came in Super Bowl XI, when he returned an interception 75 yards for a clinching touchdown.
Jul 7, 2021 · Brown played two more seasons in Oakland. He retired after the 1978 NFL season. Brown concluded his stellar 16-year football career with 54 interceptions, two pick-sixes, and four fumble recoveries in 204 career games with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders.
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...
