Larry Brown – NFL Career and Football History

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Image Gallery of Larry Brown, Running Back, Washington Redskins 1969-1976

Rams and Redskins - Early 1970s NFL with Charlie Harraway going low to block Coy Bacon as Larry Brown turns it outside. In 1971 Larry Brown made his third straight Pro Bowl with a 948-yard rushing year. That Hall of Famer Deacon Jones coming in from the backside.

From a Dell Sports publication from 1973 - the API Offensive Player of the Year & League MVP Larry Brown gets a breather on the Redskins sideline. He tallied up 1689 Total Yards from scrimmage - the most in 1972 while his 1216 rushing yards was #2 and his 12 Total TDs was tied for 3rd,

The Redskins first 1000 yards rusher. Larry Brown led the NFL in 1970 with 1125 yards. Played his entire career in Washington with 5875 yards and a total of 55 touchdowns.

Redskins Legend Larry Brown - still ranks #3 on the Washington Franchise All-Time Rushing List with 5875 yards and #5 in Rushing Touchdowns with 35.

Redskin Larry Brown gets a little tangled up with Jim Files and the New York Giants defense. In 1973 Brown led the NFL in Total Touchdowns scored with 14.

One of the top running backs of the 1970s NFL decade - The Washington Redskins Larry Brown. In 8 seasons with Washington he ended up with 8360 All-Purpose Yards and 55 Total Touchdowns scored.

Wild Guy Tim Rossovich and Redskin Larry Brown - probably 1970. Not sure if Larry Brown is scoring or getting cornered on the backfield or endzone - anyone know, let me know.

Redskins runner Larry Brown comes face to face with Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez.

The Redskins Larry Brown rushed for 1216 yards and 8 touchdowns in 1972 to earn the NFL's Most Valuable Player award that year. Also had the league's most Yards from Scrimmage with 1689.

Larry Brown slips through the St Louis Cardinals defense in 1972. That year Brown was the NFC's top rusher with 1216 yards.

Redskins Running Back Larry Brown - his 5875 rushing yards is still #3 in the Washington All Time Rushing Yards List, his 35 rushing touchdowns is 5th.

Larry Brown gives excellent blocking against the 49ers Skip Vanderbundt while Redskins QB Billy Kilmer lets it fly - no doubt a picture perfect pass.

With Charlie Harrawy leading, Washington Redskin Larry Brown slips through a hole in the New York defense. The Giant defenders here are lineman Larry Jacobson (#75) & linebacker Ron Hornsby (#67).

Giants-Redskins around 1974. Giants linebacker Brad Van Pelt led the New York Giants defense in stopping Redskins runner Larry Brown. Other players here are Giant defenders Pete Athas (#45) & Eldridge Small (#18) with Redskin tight end Alvin Reed (#88).

Redskins great Larry Brown gains yardage against the Dolphins defense in Super Bowl VII. Brown had 72 yards on teh ground and another 26 receiving in the Redskin loss.

Larry Brown, rookie out of Kansas State, carries against the Giants in 1969. The Giant's #89 in the background is rookie Fred Dryer from San Diego State.

Redskins great from Kansas State. Retired in 1976 as the Redskins All Time leading Career rusher with 5875 yards, and he sill ranks #3 on that list at present.

Making 1 of his 5 catches in the Redskins win over Denver in 1974.

A big day against the Saints in 1971. 113 yards rushing plus another 56 receiving with a 36-yard touchdown catch from Billy Kilmer. At the end of the day it was a 24-14 win for Washington over New Orleans. Also pictured for the Saints are #72 - Joe Owens, #89 - Dave Long and #23 - Doug Wyatt.

Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (#9) gets set behind his offensive line as runningbacks Larry Brown (#43) and Charley Harraway (#31) move into position.

An 8th round draft pick from Kansas State in 1969 Brown quickly established himself as the #1 halfback rushing for 888 yards and earning a trip to the Pro Bowl.

Gameplay from 1970 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Brown led the NFL in rushing that year with 1125 yards. He also enjoyed a trip the Pro Bowl and made the All-Pro Team.

Larry Brown Football Cards

His Topps trading card from 1972 when he was named the NFL MVP and the Offensive Player of the Year.

The 1974 Topps card of the Redskins Pro Bowl Running Back

Larry Brown All-Time Career Statistics

Regular Season Career Rushing & Receiving Statistics
				Rushing					Receiving					Totals
Year	Age	Team	Games	Rushes	Yards	Y/A	Long	TD	Catches	Yards	Y/R	Long	TD	Touches	Y/Tch	YScm	RRTD
1969*	22	WAS	14	202	888	4.4	57	4	34	302	8.9	31	0	236	5.0	1190	4
1970*+	23	WAS	13	237	1125♦	4.7	75	5	37	341	9.2	66	2	274	5.4	1466	7
1971*	24	WAS	13	253	948	3.7	34	4	16	176	11.0	36	2	269	4.2	1124	6
✪1972*+	25	WAS	12	285	1216	4.3	38	8	32	473	14.8	89	4	317	5.3	1689♦	12
1973	26	WAS	14	273	860	3.2	27	8	40	482	12.1	64	6	313	4.3	1342	14♦
1974	27	WAS	11	163	430	2.6	16	3	37	388	10.5	34	4	200	4.1	818	7
1975	28	WAS	14	97	352	3.6	43	3	25	225	9.0	39	2	122	4.7	577	5
1976	29	WAS	11	20	56	2.8	11	0	17	98	5.8	15	0	37	4.2	154	0
8 Seasons		Redskins	102	1530	5875	3.8	75	35	238	2485	10.4	89	20	1768	4.7	8360	55

Post Season Career Rushing & Receiving Statistics
				Rushing					Receiving					Totals
Year	Age	Team	Games	Carries	Yards	Y/A	Long	TD	Catches	Yards	Y/R	Long	TD	Touches	Y/Tch	YScm	RRTD
1971*	24	WAS	1	27	84	3.1	7	0	6	62	10.3	16	1	33	4.4	146	1
✪1972*+	25	WAS	3	77	261	3.4	13	0	7	42	6.0	12	0	84	3.6	303	0
1973	26	WAS	1	29	115	4.0	14	1	2	13	6.5	17	0	31	4.1	128	1
1974	27	WAS	1	18	39	2.2	9	0						18	2.2	39	0
1976	29	WAS	1	0	0		0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0
Totals		Redskins	7	151	499	3.3	14	1	16	117	7.3	17	1	167	3.7	616	2