Troy Fitzgerald Brown was born on July 2,1971 and is an American professional football coach and former player who serves as an offensive assistant for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
30 Facts About Troy Brown
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Troy Brown played as a wide receiver and return specialist for 15 seasons in the NFL, spending his entire career with the Patriots.
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In 2020, Troy Brown rejoined the Patriots as an offensive assistant.
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Troy Brown was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Troy Brown was inducted to the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2012.
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In college, Troy Brown was a standout wide receiver, punt returner, and kickoff returner for Marshall University, leading the Division I-AA in both kickoff and punt return average in 1991, a year in which he and quarterback Todd Donnan tied a record by combining for a 99-yard pass play against Virginia Military Institute.
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Troy Brown scored one touchdown for every eight times he touched the football.
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In 2006, Troy Brown was given a distinguished alumni award by his alma mater, Marshall.
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Troy Brown was drafted by the Patriots out of Marshall in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft.
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Troy Brown was waived as a final cut in the 1994 pre-season by head coach Bill Parcells but was re-signed on October 19,1994.
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Troy Brown returned 29 punts for 413 yards and 2 touchdowns, giving him a league-leading 14.2 yards per return average.
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Troy Brown scooped up a blocked field goal attempt in that game, and made a lateral pass to teammate Antwan Harris, which completed a second special teams touchdown.
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Troy Brown was topped in this category only by Eugene Wilson.
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Troy Brown was released by the Patriots on March 1,2005, for salary cap reasons, but he signed a new contract with them on May 23,2005.
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Troy Brown signed despite a better financial deal from the New Orleans Saints.
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On July 17,2007, Troy Brown reached an agreement with the New England Patriots for a 15th season, making him the second longest-playing Patriot at the time behind Steve Grogan; both have since been surpassed by Tom Brady.
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Troy Brown is third all-time in Patriots history in receptions and third all-time in receiving yards.
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Troy Brown still holds the Super Bowl record for most punt returns in a career with 8.
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Troy Brown is the only player in NFL history with at least 550 receptions, 250 punt returns, and an interception.
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Troy Brown, making what teammate Tedy Bruschi described as a "quick mental switch" from offensive to defensive player, instinctively ripped the ball out of McCree's grasp.
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Troy Brown is a fan favorite among many Patriots fans due to his style of play and years of dedication to his team.
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On September 25,2008, Troy Brown officially retired from professional football during a press conference alongside Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick.
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Troy Brown finished his playing career as the all-time leader for the New England Patriots in receptions with 557.
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On June 4,2012, it was announced that Troy Brown was elected to the Patriots Hall of Fame by fan vote, beating out former head coach Bill Parcells and safety Fred Marion.
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In 2020 it was officially announced that Troy Brown was on the Patriots coaching staff.
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In 2024, Troy Brown was moved to a skills development role.
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Since 2008, Troy Brown has been a football analyst with NBC Sports Boston.
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Troy Brown had a cameo in the 2012 film The Three Stooges, alongside Jerod Mayo.
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Troy Brown is an investor in and spokesman for the Narragansett Brewing Company.
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Troy Brown worked with the Bartrum Brown Football Camp from 2001 through 2011.