About Eddie Brown
Born 1966. Eddie Brown is an American canadian football player.
"Downtown" Eddie Brown (born August 6, 1966 ) is a former slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) between 1990 and 2002. Brown played with eight CFL teams, and appeared in two Grey Cup championships with the Edmonton Eskimos, winning the 81st Grey Cup in 1993.
In 1995, he played for the Memphis Mad Dogs. In 1996, after the demise of the Memphis Mad Dogs, he re-signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. In 1999, he played for the BC Lions.
In total he caught 532 passes for 8663 yards in 160 career CFL games with 63 touchdowns. Eddie had 3 1,000 yard seasons, all with Edmonton, and was a CFL All-Star in 1996 as well as Western All-Star in 1996 and 1999.
His shoestring catch in the snow of the 84th Grey Cup is considered to be one of the most memorable plays in Grey Cup history.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Eddie Brown?
Player of American and Canadian football
When was Eddie Brown born?
Eddie Brown was born on 6 August 1966 in Sacramento.
What is Eddie Brown's occupation?
Eddie Brown is a canadian football player.
What nationality is Eddie Brown?
Eddie Brown is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Brown (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Brown. https://biography.guide/eddie-brown-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Eddie Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-brown-canadian-football-player/.
Chicago: "Eddie Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-brown-canadian-football-player/.
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