Dave Brown was a professional football player who played as a quarterback for various teams during his career. He started his career in college football, playing for Duke University, where he set several records and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year in 1978.
After college, Brown was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 1976 NFL Draft. He played for the Seahawks for four seasons, but struggled to establish himself as a starting quarterback. In 1980, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he served as a backup to Terry Bradshaw.
In 1983, Brown signed with the Washington Redskins, where he had his most successful season as a professional football player. He started 11 games for the Redskins and led the team to a 10-1 record, earning him the nickname "Touchdown Dave." However, he suffered a knee injury in the playoffs and was unable to play in the Super Bowl, which the Redskins won.
After his stint with the Redskins, Brown played for several other teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, the Green Bay Packers, and the Atlanta Falcons. He retired from football in 1989.
Throughout his career, Brown was known for his strong arm and his ability to throw deep passes. He was also known for his toughness and his willingness to play through injuries. However, he struggled with consistency and accuracy, which limited his success as a starting quarterback.
Despite his mixed success as a professional football player, Brown is remembered as a talented athlete who made significant contributions to the teams he played for. He was inducted into the Duke University Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
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