Brown was born in Dallas, Texas and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a standout player in high school and was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. After high school, Brown attended Notre Dame University where he continued to excel in football. He was a two-time consensus All-American and won the Heisman Trophy in 1987.
Brown was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He went on to have a successful career with the Raiders, making the Pro Bowl seven times and being named to the All-Pro team five times. Brown was also named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1988 and was the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and total touchdowns when he retired in 2004.
Brown was known for his versatility and ability to make big plays. He was a threat both as a receiver and kick returner, and was the first player in NFL history to have 1,000 yards receiving and 1,000 yards in kick returns in the same season. He was also the first player to have 1,000 yards receiving in five consecutive seasons.
Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. He is remembered for his exceptional talent, leadership, and dedication to the game.
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