Gene Brito

Gene Herman Brito (November 23, 1925 – June 8, 1965) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played nine seasons for the Washington Redskins and the Los Angeles Rams from 1951 to 1960.

Gene Brito
Brito on a 1955 Bowman football card
No. 80
Position:Defensive end,
End
Personal information
Born:(1925-11-23)November 23, 1925
Huntington Park, California, U.S.
Died:June 8, 1965(1965-06-08) (aged 39)
Duarte, California, U.S.
Career information
College:Loyola–Los Angeles
NFL draft:1951 / Round: 17 / Pick: 196
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL
  • DC TD Club NFL MVP (1955)
  • 4× First-team All-Pro (1955–1958)
  • 5× Pro Bowl (1953, 1955–1958)
  • Second-team All-Pro (1960)
  • 80 Greatest Redskins
  • Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
CFL
  • CFL All-Conference (1954)
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:11
Receptions:47
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com
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