Bob Brown was an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Oakland Raiders in the 1960s and ’70s.
- Died: June 16, 2023 (Who else died on June 16?)
- Details of death: Died in Oakland, California, after suffering a stroke in April at the age of 81.
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Bob Brown’s legacy
Brown played college football at the University of Nebraska, where he was an All-American in his senior year. The Cornhuskers later retired his No. 64 jersey. The Eagles chose him in the first round of the 1964 NFL draft, and he spent five seasons with them including two first-team All-Pro selections in 1965, ’66, and ’68. In 1968, Brown was traded to the Rams, where he was a first-team All-Pro again for his first two seasons with the team. He was traded to the Raiders in 1971 for the final seasons of his career before his 1973 retirement.
Known for his intimidating presence and aggressive style of play, Brown was nicknamed “the Boomer.” He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993 and into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Notable quote
“My most memorable life lesson is that football is a team experience. In order to win or really be successful as a team, you have to respect and give to your teammates, so you can become ‘The Guy.’” —from a 2017 interview for Huskers.com
Tributes to Bob Brown
Full obituary: The Philadelphia Inquirer
