Former Vikings TE, Georgia National Champion Norris Brown Dies
Summary
Norris Brown, a former tight end for the University of Georgia and professional football player, has died at age 65. He was part of Georgia’s 1980 national championship team and played briefly in the NFL before continuing his career in the USFL.Key Facts
- Norris Brown was from Laurens, South Carolina, and played high school football at Laurens District 55 High School.
- He played college football for Georgia from 1979 to 1982 and helped the team win the 1980 national championship.
- Brown caught 44 passes for 832 yards and 10 touchdowns during his college career, setting a school record for touchdown receptions that lasted 40 years.
- Georgia reached the Sugar Bowl twice while Brown played, in games against Pittsburgh (1982) and Penn State (1983).
- The Minnesota Vikings drafted Brown in the 8th round of the 1983 NFL Draft, pick number 213.
- Brown played two games in the NFL during the 1983 season.
- He continued his professional football career in the USFL with the New Jersey Generals in 1984 and the Jacksonville Bulls in 1985.
- Former teammates and sports figures expressed sadness and remembered Brown as a skilled player and good teammate.
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