Chet Brooks
Terrance Donnell "Chet" Brooks (born January 1, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and coined the name "Wrecking Crew" for their defense.[1] Brooks was selected by the 49ers in the 11th round of the 1988 NFL Draft.[2] He started in Super Bowl XXIV.
| Born: | January 1, 1966 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Safety |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| College | Texas A&M |
| High school | Dallas Carter (Dallas, Texas) |
| NFL draft | 1988 / Round: 11 / Pick 303 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1988–1990 | San Francisco 49ers |
Brooks suffered a career-ending injury during the 49ers' game vs. the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 4, 1990.
References
- Griffin, Tim (July 28, 2008). "Revisiting the 'Wrecking Crew' and 'Blackshirts'". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved December 3, 2008.
- "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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