Bill Brown (American football)

William Dorsey Brown (June 29, 1938 – November 4, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, including 13 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times with the Vikings.

Bill Brown
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Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1938-06-29)June 29, 1938
Mendota, Illinois, U.S.
Died:November 4, 2018(2018-11-04) (aged 80)
Minnesota, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Mendota Township
College:Illinois (1957–1960)
NFL draft:1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20
AFL draft:1961 / Round: 6 / Pick: 42
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1969)
  • 3× Second-team All-Pro (1964, 1965, 1968)
  • 4× Pro Bowl (1964, 1965, 1967, 1968)
  • Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
  • 50 Greatest Vikings
  • Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
  • Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:5,838
Rushing average:3.5
Rushing touchdowns:52
Receptions:286
Receiving yards:3,183
Receiving touchdowns:23
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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