Legendary NFL offensive tackle Bob Brown developed a reputation for his tenacity in the trenches throughout his storied career. He died surrounded by family and friends.
"Bob Brown demonstrated different personalities on and off the field," Hall of Fame President Jim Porter said in a statement."On the field, he was as fierce an opponent as any defensive linemen or linebacker ever faced. He used every tactic and technique — and sometimes brute force — to crush the will of the person across the line from him. And took great pride in doing so.
"Yet, off the field, he demonstrated a quiet, soft-spoken and caring nature that his son, Robert Jr., captured eloquently when he presented his dad for enshrinement in 2004. The Hall extends its thoughts and prayers to CeeCee and Robert Jr. for their loss." Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Brown speaks during the 2004 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony Aug. 8, 2004, in Canton, Ohio.
Brown was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1964 NFL Draft after he was named a unanimous All-American in his last season with theBrown was also drafted in the first round of the 1964 AFL Draft. Pro Football Hall of Famer Bob Brown gestures as he approaches the podium during the 2004 NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony Aug. 8, 2004, in Canton, Ohio.
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