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William Ferdie Brown (December 2, 1940 – October 21, 2019) [1] 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).
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.
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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 22, 2019 · Draft Tracker. Final Grades. Prospect Rankings. 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...
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Oct 22, 2019 · 40. Sec. Willie Brown, 1940-2019. Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Brown passed at the age of 78. Legendary cornerback Willie Brown starred with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders for 16 seasons and 204 games from 1963 through 1978.
Oct 22, 2019 · Associated Press. Willie Brown, a Hall of Fame defensive back for the Oakland Raiders in the 1960s and ’70s who memorably returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown in a rout of the...
