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The Eagles said that Brown had died on
Saturday, although a cause of death was not announced.
Brown was selected by the Packers in the 27th round of the 1959
NFL Draft, but he was released after playing just one game for
Green Bay. Brown joined the Eagles the following year and helped
the team win the NFL championship in 1960.
"Timmy Brown was an all-time great Eagle and one of the most
dynamic multipurpose players of his era. He overcame many
obstacles in his life to enjoy success both as an athlete and as
an entertainer," Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a
statement.
"A three-time Pro Bowler and member of our 1960 NFL Championship
team, Timmy excelled as a running back and return specialist
with his incredible athleticism and signature versatility. He
was one of the most exciting players to watch during his career.
Those who knew him well have said they will remember him for his
outgoing, uplifting personality and the connections he built
with his teammates and the community. Our thoughts are with his
loved ones during this time."
Brown, who spent eight seasons with the Eagles, holds the
franchise record for most kickoff returns (169), most kickoff
return yards (4,483) and most kickoff returns for touchdowns
(five). He returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in a 24-23 win
over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 6, 1966, becoming the first NFL
player to accomplish that feat.
Brown, who was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1962, 1963 and 1965,
was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame in 1996.
After finishing his playing career with the Baltimore Colts in
1968, he tried his luck in Hollywood. Brown appeared in movies
including "MASH" and "Nashville" plus television shows including
"M*A*S*H," "Adam-12," "Mission: Impossible" and "Benson."
--Field Level Media
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