About Ray Brown
Lived 1949 – 2023 (aged 74). Ray Brown was an American american football player.
Raymond Madison Brown (January 12, 1949 – October 26, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Texas State Buffaloes. He was drafted 148th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 1971 NFL draft.
Biography
In 1973, Brown led the Falcons with six interceptions.
Brown and his wife, Linda, were married for 49 years and had four children. Brown died from complications of dementia and lung cancer at his home in Savannah, Georgia, on October 26, 2023, at the age of 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Brown?
American football player (1949–2023)
When was Ray Brown born?
Ray Brown was born on 12 January 1949 in Fort Worth.
When did Ray Brown die?
Ray Brown died on 26 October 2023.
What was Ray Brown's occupation?
Ray Brown was an american football player.
What nationality was Ray Brown?
Ray Brown was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Brown. https://biography.guide/ray-brown-american-football-player-1949/
MLA: "Ray Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-brown-american-football-player-1949/.
Chicago: "Ray Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-brown-american-football-player-1949/.
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