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The Denver Broncos signed 23-year-old Willie Brown in 1963. Brown became a cornerback in the pro ranks. He wore No. 24 – a classic number for defensive backs – for the Broncos. Brown’s switch to defensive back was a pivotal moment in his football career. This was where he would make a name for himself for the next 16 seasons.

Willie Brown (March 21, 1942 – July 26, 2018) was an American college and professional football player and coach. A star player for the University of Southern California, he went on to play three seasons in the National Football League.

Willie Brown, a legendary Oakland Raiders defensive back who was Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984, has died, the team announced Tuesday. He was 78. No cause of death has...

William Ferdie Brown (December 2, 1940 – October 21, 2019) [1] was an American professional football player, coach, and executive. He played as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League (NFL).

William Ferdie "Willie" Brown (December 2, 1940 – October 22, 2019) was an American cornerback, coach and executive. He played for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League. He served as Director of Staff Development for the NFL's Oakland Raiders at the time of his death. Contents 1 Playing career 2 Coaching career

Brown is a member of the American Football League All-Time Team and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 28, 1984, his first year of eligibility. In 1999, he was ranked number 50 on The Sporting News’ list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, making him the highest-ranking Raiders player.Brown served as a defensive ...