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Oct 21, 2019 · William Ferdie Brown (December 2, 1940 – October 21, 2019) was an American professional football player, coach, and executive. He played as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL).
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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Jul 7, 2021 · Brown played high school football at N.D. Taylor High School, an all-black school locals called “Yazoo No. 2.” His mother was against the idea, per Cleveland. Brown suited up for Olympic track star Ralph Boston’s brother Peter on the football team.
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William Ferdie Brown (December 2, 1940 – October 21, 2019) was an American professional football player, coach, and executive. He played as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL).
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).
