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Big Rosey. 9 Pro Bowls, 6 All-Pro Teams, Hall of Fame

The All American from Morgan State was not drafted until the 27th round of the 1953 NFL draft. Offensive Tackle Roosevelt Brown Jr. was the 321st player chosen that year but remained one of the league’s top offensive lineman for 13 seasons.

One of the Giant’s biggest draft day steals in team history he ended with 9 Pro Bowls and 6 All-Pro Team selections. In addition to those credentials he was selected to the 1950 Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team and the NFL 100 All-Time Team.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1975.

Image Gallery of Roosevelt Brown Jr, Offensive Tackle 1956-1965

Giants quarterback YA Tittle gets the pass off under pressure. In 1963 Tittle would lead New York to an NFL Eastern Division Title and a league Title Game appearance. It was the last post season game the Giants would attend until 1981 - 18 years later. #79 is Hall of Famer Rosey Brown.
YA Tittle & Rosey Brown, 1963 New York Giants

A 27th round draft pick from little Morgan State Rosey Brown made the Giants starting lineup as a rookie in 1953 and finished with a 13-year Hall of fame that included 6 All Pro Team selections. Named the the 1950s All Decade Team and the NFL's 75th & 100th Anniversary Teams as well.
Rosey Brown, NY Giants, NFL Hall of Fame Lineman

Giants Hall of Famer Rosey Brown as he appeared in 1964 exhibition game program. 1964 was Brown's 12th of 13 seasons in the NFL.
Roosevelt Brown, from a 1964 Tulane Stadium Program

Franks Gifford (#16) gets a big block from Roosevelt Brown (#79) as he carries outside against the Cleveland Browns. In 1959 Gifford made his last of 8 NFL All Pro Teams in his career when he tallied 1308 yards from scrimmage averaging 119 yards rushing and receiving a game. Along with Rosey Brown and Frank Gifford we see Giants teammates Darrell Dess (#62) & Charley Connerly (#42) with Bob Gain (#79) and defensive back Jim Shofner (#44) on the receiving end of Brown's takedown.
Frank Gifford & Roosevelt Brown against the Cleveland Browns

Hall of Fame lineman of the New York Giants - 9 Pro Bowls and 6 All Pro Teams in his 12-year NFL career.
New York Giants Roosevelt Brown

From the early 1960s, the former 27th-round draft pick of the Giants had established himself as one the best NFL lineman of his time.
Roosevelt Brown Giants Offensive Tackle

With Big Rosey Brown out in front to block Giants runner Frank Gifford gets ready to turn upfield.
Rosey Brown Leads Frank Gifford | New York Giants

A battle between 2 of the NFL's biggest stars of the 1950s - Colts defensive tackle Eugene Lipscomb and Giants Hall offensive tackle of Famer Rosey Brown of the Giants.
Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb and Rosey Brown

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Giants Hall of Fame Lineman Rosey Brown

Rosey Brown Giants Offensive Lineman 1953 to 1965

Rosey Brown Football Cards

In 1957 he was headed into his 5th year in the NFL. Started all 12 games and made his 3rd straight All Pro selection.
Roosevelt Brown 1957 New York Giants Topps Football Card #11

Roosevelt Brown on his 1961 Fleer card. In 1961 Brown started all 14 games and was named to his 5th of 6 All Pro Teams he made in his career.
Roosevelt Brown 1961 New York Giants Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #71

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Big Rosey. 9 Pro Bowls, 6 All-Pro Teams, Hall of Fame

Image Gallery of Roosevelt Brown Jr, Offensive Tackle 1956-1965

Rosey Brown Football Cards

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