Bob Brown

Former NFL offensive tackle. Member of the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

What is Bob Brown known for?

Bob Brown, born on December 8, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, was an American football player renowned for his role as an offensive tackle. After building his skills at East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio, he went on to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1961–1963 where he earned unanimous All-American honors.

Brown was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles as the second overall pick in the 1964 NFL Draft. His decade-long career in the National Football League (NFL) saw him playing for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1964 to 1968, the Los Angeles Rams from 1969 to 1970, and the Oakland Raiders from 1971 to 1973. Brown was recognized for his tremendous performances and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection.

During his career, Brown played a total of 126 games, starting in 124 of them and made two fumble recoveries. His stellar performance earned him five first-team All-Pro titles (1965, 1966, 1968–1970) and four second-team All-Pro titles (1964, 1967, 1971, and 1972). His accolades include being part of the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team and the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

In 1993, his football prowess was acknowledged when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. This was followed by his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, marking his exceptional contributions to the game of football. His legacy lives on, with his number 64 featured in the Nebraska Cornhuskers' retired numbers.

Brown, affectionately nicknamed "the Boomer," lived a fulfilling life before passing on June 16, 2023 in Oakland, California. His memory lives on through his remarkable accomplishments and contributions to American Football

For more information about his career, visit: NFL.com, Pro Football Reference, Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame.