| Born: | (1943-03-27)March 27, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Died: | June 27, 2022(2022-06-27) (aged 79) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle, DE |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| College | Miami (FL) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1965–1968 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1968–1970 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Robert J. Brown (March 27, 1943 – June 27, 2022) was an American professional football player for the Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won the Grey Cup in 1968 with Ottawa.
Brown attended Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Pennsylvania. He played college football at the University of Miami, where he was a letter winner with the Hurricanes in 1963–64.
After his playing career, Brown was a physical education teacher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He died on June 27, 2022, at age 79.
References
- "Obituary For Robert J. Brown". John F. Slater Funeral Home. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- "Bob Brown football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- O'Neil, Dennis (December 25, 1967). "Area Gridder Makes Good as Pro in Canada". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 80. Retrieved June 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hurricanes Football: All-Time Letterwinners - University of Miami Hurricanes Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- "Our coldolences to..." CFL Ottawa Alumni Association. September 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- "Robert J. Brown". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
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