Allen Brown
American football player (1943–2020)
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Allen Brown (March 2, 1943 – January 27, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | March 2, 1943 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | January 27, 2020 (aged 76) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Natchez | ||||||||
| College | Mississippi (1961-1964) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1965: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1965: 3rd round, 38th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
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 the University of Mississippi, 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 selected 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.