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Classic Sports Card of The Day

28 Nov

66philarogerbrown

1966 Philadelphia football card of former NFL defensive lineman Roger Brown, who played 10 seasons in the National Football League, and was named to the Pro Bowl six times. He played his first seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, then was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, where he joined the famed “Fearsome Foursome” defensive line, replacing Rosey Grier on that unit. Brown was the first 300 pound player in the NFL, and his combination of size and speed made him a dynamic force along the defensive line. After retiring, Brown went into the restaurant business.

 

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