Samuel Morris Brown also known as Pete Brown (December 19, 1930 – September 4, 2001) was an American football linebacker and center who played for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the Georgia Tech football team.[1]
| Born: | December 19, 1930 Rossville, Georgia, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died: | September 4, 2001 (aged 70) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Center Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| NFL draft | 1953, round: 10 / Pick 118 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1953–1954 | San Francisco 49ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early life
editA native of Rossville, Georgia, Brown graduated from Rossville High School in Rossville, Georgia.
Career
editCollege football
editBrown was a member of two teams, that went undefeated while he was at Georgia Tech[2] - 1951 team that finished 11–0–1 - 1952 team that finished 12-0 sharing the national championship with Michigan State.[3]
"He was the greatest blocker I ever saw," said Edwin Pope, former Atlanta Constitution sports writer and sports editor of the Miami Herald.[4][5]
NFL
editDrafted by the 49ers in 1953, Brown's NFL career was cut short due to a shoulder injury.
Military service
editBrown served as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve Command.[citation needed]
Awards and recognition
editAll Southeastern Conference (SEC) in 1951 NCAA All-American, Football in 1952 NCAA National Championship Team Member in 1952 Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame inductee in 1974 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 1990.
References
edit- ^ Williams, Jack (September 5, 2001). "Pete Brown Remembered for His Loyalty to Tech". RamblinWreck.com. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Blount, Roy (April 12, 2004). "Football Magic for the Author Following Georgia Tech's Mighty Gridiron Team was a Thrill". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Battle, John. "Pete Brown, All American Center, Dies". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ Asher, Gene (2005). Legends: Georgians Who Lived Impossible Dreams. Mercer University Press.
- ^ "Football in the Spotlight". Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine. October 3, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
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