Players' Profiles
BROWN, Thomas Eliel
| Full Name:
|
Thomas Eliel BROWN |
| Nickname:
|
Brownie |
| Birthday:
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December 5, 1936 |
| Position(s) Played :
|
Right Guard, Middle Linebacker |
| Years & Teams Played:
|
1958 – 1960 University of Minnesota,
1961 – 1967 BC Lions |
| Jersey Number:
|
69 |
| Started My Football Career:
|
In a sandlot, Minneapolis Parks Board
and the US Navy |
| HomeTown:
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Albert Lea, Minnesota |
| Grey Cups:
|
1964 |
| Career Accomplishments:
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During his 1960 US football career Brown was the most decorated & celebrated lineman in the history of American college football
1962, 1963 All-Western & All-Canadian Linebacker 1964 All-Western & All-Canadian Middle Guard 1963, 1964 Schenley Most Outstanding Lineman Award 1964 Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy (Western Division MVP) |
| Best Canadian Moment in Career:
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Playing with the BC Lions and being the Schenley Lineman of the Year for two consecutive seasons |
| Favourite Football Story:
|
Too many to tell! |
| Toughest Opponent Player:
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George Reed – Saskatchewan |
| Favourite CFL Player:
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Still good friends |
| Favourite Coach:
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Bud Grant |
| Career after Football:
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Sales |
| Life After Football:
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Outdoor adventurist |
| Special Message to the Fans:
|
Think only the best…be only the best! |
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