Allen Brown was an American football tight end in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers.
12 Facts About Allen Brown
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Allen Brown played college football at the University of Mississippi.
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Allen Brown attended Natchez High School, where he was a three-sport athlete and almost chose Louisiana State University for college.
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Allen Brown was recognized as All-America by several publications for the 1964 season and was a first-team All-SEC selection his final two years.
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Allen Brown was inducted into Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.
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In 2004, Allen Brown was honored by the Southeastern Conference as an SEC football legend.
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Allen Brown was honored with "Allen Brown Day" in his hometown.
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Allen Brown was drafted by the Packers in the third round of the 1965 NFL draft.
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Allen Brown was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 1965 American Football League draft.
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Allen Brown missed the whole 1965 season with a dislocated shoulder.
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Allen Brown played five games in the 1966 season before injuring his knee.
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Allen Brown played in every game in 1967, recording three receptions, before he ruptured a kidney against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the final game.