Image Gallery of Bob Brown | NFL Past Players

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The Boomer | Offensive Lineman of the Hall of Fame All-1960s Team

A giant of man during the 1960s. Bob Brown was arguably one of the best offensive tackles of the NFL during the 60s decade. He was definitely one of the most aggressive. Legend has it that he actually broke a goal post with his forearm while he was with Oakland. At 6′ 3″ and usually playing between 280 and 300 pounds he was incredibly quick and agile. At Nebraska he ran a 4.8 40 and also played linebacker.

The Philadelphia Eagles made him their 1st round pick in 1964 and he became an instant starter. By 1965 he had established himself as one of the NFL’s elite offensive lineman being named All Pro that season, in 1966 and again in 1968.

After the 1968 season he requested to be traded from Philadelphia and ended up in Los Angles where he repeated as an All-Pro in 1969 and 1970. In 1971 he was traded to the Oakland Raiders and made the Pro Bowl one last time. Bob Brown finished his 10-year career as a Raider. In 2004 “The Boomer” was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Image Gallery of Bob Brown, Offensive Tackle 1964-1973

An aging George Blanda sets up to pass behind the blocking of George Buehler (#64) & Bob Brown (#76) while Steelers lineman Joe Greene (#75) and LC Greenwood (#68) apply pressure. This picture is from the early 1970s - we think 1972. Blanda was 45 years old and wouldn't retire for another 3 seasons.
George Blanda and Bob Brown of the Raiders - LC Greenwood and Joe Greene, Steelers in 1972

Bob Brown and Jim Skaggs get out in front as Izzy Lang gets ready to turn upfield. Eagles quarterback Norm Snead can be seen in the background.
Bob Brown & Jim Skaggs lead the way for Izzy Lang

The Eagles 1st round pick in 1964 Bob Brown was an All Pro 3 of the 5 seasons he was in Philadelphia.
Bob Brown, Eagles All Pro Tackle

Hall of Famer Bob Brown left Philadelphia after 5 seasons there and joined Los Angeles for 2 seasons making the NFL All Pro team both years.
Bob Brown, Offensive Tackle LA Rams

The Hall of Fame tackle spent the final 3 years of his 10-year NFL career as a Raider, making the Pro Bowl in 1971. Here he is pitted against fellow Hall of Famer Deacon Jones as a Charger.
Bob Brown Raiders Offensive Tackle from 1971 to 1973

Bob Brown snarling on the Raiders sidelines

Rams and Vikings clash! LA quarterback Roman Gabriel gets protection as Bob Brown and Les Josephson keep Vikings defender Carl Eller away.
Roman Gabriel under pressure from Carl Eller as Bob Brown & Les Josephson Block

Raiders - early 1970s. Pictured are running back Marv Hubbard (at far left), offensive tackle Bob Brown (center), quarterback Daryle Lamonica (background) and tight end Bob Moore (foreground)
Early 1970s Oakland Raiders Marv Hubbard, Bob Brown & Daryle Lamonica

In the trenches battle between NFL Hall of Famer Bob Brown (#76) and long time veteran of Cleveland Paul Wiggin (#84) in 1966.
Bob Brown Battles Paul Wiggin in 1966

A drawing of the Hall of Famer from a 1966 issue of <em>Pro Football Almanac</em>.

A drawing of the Hall of Famer from a 1966 issue of Pro Football Almanac.
Bob Brown Drawing from 1966

5 Seasons with Eagles - 3 All Pro Teams.
1966 Eagles All Pro Bob Brown

The Eagles 1st-round pick of the 1964 draft.
Bob Brown

Drafted in 1964 as the #2 over all pick by the Eagles he played in Philly until 1968 earning 3 All-Pro Team Honors and making 3 Pro Bowl appearances.
Bob Brown Eagles Offensive Tackle from 1964 to1968

Spent 1969 & 1970 with the Rams after being traded from the Eagles. Made All Pro both years.
Bob Brown Rams Offensive Tackle of 1969 & 1970

1971 action - going up against Bob Brown, the Pro Bowl tackle of the Raiders.
Deacon Jones against the Raiders Bob Brown in 1971

Bob Brown Football Cards

After 5 seasons and 3 All-Pro selections in Philadelphia Bob Brown was traded to Los Angeles where he would play 2 seasons and earn 2 more All-Pro honors.
Bob Brown 1969 LA Rams Topps NFL Football Trading Card #245