Full Name:
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Thomas Eliel BROWN |
Nickname:
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Brownie |
Birthday:
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December 5, 1936 |
Position(s) Played :
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Right Guard, Middle Linebacker |
Years & Teams Played:
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1958 – 1960 University of Minnesota,
1961 – 1967 BC Lions |
Jersey Number:
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69 |
Started My Football Career:
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In a sandlot, Minneapolis Parks Board
and the US Navy |
HomeTown:
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Albert Lea, Minnesota |
Grey Cups:
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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:
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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:
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Think only the best…be only the best! |
