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178. Roger Brown

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178.  Roger Brown
It is alleged that Roger Brown was the first legitimate 300 pounder in the National Football League.  Nowadays, this is commonplace, but it was Brown who proved that a much larger man could be very much athletic.  It is also amazing that someone so big could be forgotten so quick.

Brown was good, but he played alongside other greats of the sport.  As a Detroit Lion, he played with Alex Karras who got all the headlines.  Later he would become a Los Angeles Ram and would be the fourth cog of the Ram’s Fearsome Foursome defense behind the big names of Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen.  Roger Brown may not have turned his name into a household one, but his size and skill made him one of the most feared Defensive Lineman in the league, and his Pro Bowls were earned and not by riding the coattails of his more famous teammates.

What would Roger Brown’s legacy be if he was the featured defensive star of his team?  He was good enough to have been, but circumstances blessed him to play with the greats but cursed him to be in their shadows.

Should Roger Brown be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.7%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Surrey County, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1975
  • Position: Defensive Tackle
  • Games Played: 138
  • Notable Statistics: 2 Interceptions
    30 Interception Return Yards
    15 Fumble Recoveries
    43 Fumble Recovery Yards
    79.0 Quarterback Sacks*
    99. Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games
    1.0 Quarterback Sack*

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Played For: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams
  • College: Maryland Eastern Shore
  • Drafted: 4th Round, 42nd Overall in 1960
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl Selections (6) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1967)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1962 & 1963)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (11965)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1962)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (2) (1965 & 1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (1) (1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (4) (1961, 1962, 1964 & 1965)*

    *Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should Roger Brown be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 67.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.7%
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