Fred Brown (linebacker)

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Fred Brown
No. 81, 55, 87
Position: Linebacker, tight end
Personal information
Born: (1943-05-04) May 4, 1943 (age 81)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:La Sierra (Carmichael, CA)
College: American River JC, Miami (FL)
NFL draft: 1965  / Round: 3 / Pick: 37
AFL draft: 1965  / Round: 8 / Pick: 63
Career history

Fred Richert Brown (born May 4, 1943) is a former American football player. He played college football as an end at Miami (FL) and was captain of Miami's 1964 team. He then played professional football in National Football League (NFL) as a linebacker and tight end from 1965 to 1969, appearing in 40 NFL games.

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Early years

Brown was born in Honolulu in 1943. His father was serving there with the Army Air Corps. [1] After starting his collegiate career at American River Junior College in Sacramento, California, he played college football as an end at Miami (FL) in 1963 and 1964. [2] He was selected as captain of Miami's 1964 team. [3]

NFL career

He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (37th overall pick) of the 1965 NFL draft. [4] He was moved by the Rams to the linebacker position. Brown recalled that he had never played linebacker and "got burned a number of times." [1] He appeared in 14 games for the Rams in 1965, five as a starter. [4]

In March 1966, Brown and Frank Molden were traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Maxie Baughan. [5] Brown tore cartilage in his left knee in a preseason game, underwent surgery, and missed the entire 1966 season. [6] He returned from the injury to play for the Eagles from 1967 to 1969, appearing in 26 games. [4] His career ended in November 1969 when he injured his right knee during a workout at Franklin Field. [7] He attempted a comeback in 1970 but was cut by the Eagles in September 1970. [8]

Brown recorded one career reception for 20 yards and two career interceptions. [4] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Molden and Brown May Make Eagles Forget Baughan". The Philadelphia Inquirer. August 31, 1967. p. 31 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 "Fred Brown". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  3. ↑ Luther Evans (November 27, 1964). "UM's Fred Brown Honored as '64 Captain". The Miami Herald. p. Sports 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Fred Brown". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Eagles Acquire Molden, Brown From Rams for Maxie Baughan". Philadelphia Daily News. April 1, 1966. p. 70 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Eagles' F. Brown Has Surgery, Out for 6 Weeks". The Philadelphia Inquirer. August 16, 1966. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Eagles' Brown Faces Surgery On His Knee". The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 21, 1969. p. 40 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Chuck Newman (September 10, 1970). "Eagles Waive Brown; Young, Burris, Hill Sign". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
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