Allen Brown

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

For the American bishop, see Allen W. Brown. For the Australian public servant, see Allen Brown (public servant).

Allen Brown
No. 83
Born:(1943-03-02)March 2, 1943
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:January 27, 2020(2020-01-27) (aged 76)
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
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

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. 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". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  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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