Allen Brown

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Allen Brown
No. 83
Born:(1943-03-02)March 2, 1943
Natchez, Mississippi
Died:January 27, 2020(2020-01-27) (aged 76)
Natchez, Mississippi
Career information
Position(s)Tight end
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
CollegeMississippi
High schoolNatchez (Natchez, Mississippi)
AFL draft1965 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22
(by the San Diego Chargers)
NFL draft1965 / Round: 3 / Pick: 38
Career history
As player
1966–1967Green Bay Packers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Receiving yards43
Receptions3
Receiving TDs0
Kicking yards13
Kick returns1
Games played19

Allen Brown (March 2, 1943 – January 27, 2020) was an American football tight end in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at the University of Mississippi.

Early years[]

He attended Natchez High School, where he was a three-sport athlete and almost chose Louisiana State University for college.[1]

Playing for Johnny Vaught at Ole Miss, Brown lettered three times (1962–64) and was a co-captain of the 1964 team. He was recognized as All-America by several publications for the 1964 season and was a first-team All-SEC selection his final two years. He was inducted into Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.[2] In 2004, Brown was honored by the Southeastern Conference as an SEC football legend.[3] He was honored with "Allen Brown Day" in his hometown.

Professional career[]

Brown was drafted by the Packers in the third round (38th overall) of the 1965 NFL Draft.[4] He was also drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round (22nd overall) of the 1965 American Football League Draft.[5] Brown signed with the Packers in December 1964. He missed the whole 1965 season with a dislocated shoulder.[1] Brown played five games in the 1966 season before injuring his knee. He played in every game in 1967, recording three receptions,[6] before he ruptured a kidney against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final game. He retired the next spring.

Post-career life[]

Brown had two sons who played at Ole Miss as well, Timothy Brown and Burkes Brown. He died on January 27, 2020.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Bozeka, George (June 21, 2016). The 1966 Green Bay Packers: Profiles of Vince Lombardi's Super Bowl I Champions. McFarland. ISBN 9781476624426.
  2. ^ "Allen Brown". Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on February 4, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  3. ^ "Former End Allen Brown Named To Legends Of SEC Football". Archived from the original on February 4, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "Allen Brown Stats".
  5. ^ "1965 AFL Draft Transactions". www.prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "Allen Brown". NFL.com. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "Ole Miss great Allen Brown passes away".


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