Playing for Johnny Vaught at Ole Miss, Brown lettered three times (1962–64) and was a co-captain of the 1964 team. He was recognized as All-America by several publications for the 1964 season and was a first-team All-SEC selection his final two years. He was inducted into Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.[2] In 2004, Brown was honored by the Southeastern Conference as an SEC football legend.[3] He was honored with "Allen Brown Day" in his hometown.
Professional career
Brown was drafted by the Packers in the third round (38th overall) of the 1965 NFL draft.[4] He was also drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round (22nd overall) of the 1965 American Football League draft.[5] Brown signed with the Packers in December 1964. He missed the whole 1965 season with a dislocated shoulder.[1] Brown played five games in the 1966 season before injuring his knee. He played in every game in 1967, recording three receptions,[6] before he ruptured a kidney against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final game. He retired the next spring.
Post-career life
Brown had two sons who played at Ole Miss as well, Timothy Brown and Burkes Brown. He died on January 27, 2020.[7]
^"Allen Brown". Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. November 1, 2012. Archived from the original on February 4, 2017. Retrieved February 3, 2017.