Clarence Brooks (American football)

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Clarence Brooks
Personal information
Born:(1951-05-20)May 20, 1951
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died:September 17, 2016(2016-09-17) (aged 65)
Weston, Florida, U.S.
Career history
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards

Clarence Brooks (May 20, 1951 – September 17, 2016) was an American football coach. He was the defensive line coach of the Baltimore Ravens from 2005 to 2015. He also served as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins.

Brooks won Super Bowl XLVII as part of the Ravens' coaching staff. [1]

He died of esophageal cancer on September 17, 2016, in Weston, Florida at age 65. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Super Bowl XLVII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens - February 3rd, 2013". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  2. Middlehurst-Schwartz, Michael (September 17, 2016). "Ravens assistant coach Clarence Brooks dies after battle with cancer". USA Today . Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  3. Walker, Childs (September 17, 2016). "Ravens longtime assistant coach Clarence Brooks dies at 65 after battle with cancer". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 17, 2021.