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Larry Brown

b. 1949

American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers

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About Larry Brown

Born 1949. Larry Brown is an American american football player.

Lawrence Brown (born June 16, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end and offensive tackle with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks, and played on the 1968 Orange Bowl squad with future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back John Riggins and pro quarterback Bobby Douglass.

Brown played as a tight end from 1971 to 1976, and as a tackle from 1977 to 1984. During that time, he was one of 22 players to play in all of the first four of the Steelers Super Bowl victories (Super Bowl IX, Super Bowl X, Super Bowl XIII, and Super Bowl XIV). Brown scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Important facts

Born
16 June 1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Kansas
Also known as
Lawrence Brown

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Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Larry Brown?

American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers

When was Larry Brown born?

Larry Brown was born on 16 June 1949.

What is Larry Brown's occupation?

Larry Brown is an american football player.

What nationality is Larry Brown?

Larry Brown is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Larry Brown

· Wikidata: Q11347478

· DBpedia: Larry Brown (tight end, born 1949)

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MLA: "Larry Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larry-brown-american-football-player-1949/.

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