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Timmy Brown

Running Back

Eagles Career: 1960-67 | Eagles Hall of Fame Induction: 1990

Brown holds the club record for longest kickoff return with a 105 yarder in 1961. He also shares the NFL record for kickoff returns for TDs in a game with two vs. Dallas in 1966. A 27th round draft pick of Green Bay in 1959, Brown was signed by the Eagles as a free agent in 1960 and finished his Eagles career in 1967 as the 3rd leading rusher in club history in yards (3,703) and touchdowns (29). Brown was born May 24, 1937 in Knightstown, IN.

YEAR-BY-YEAR

1960: Brown had nine carries during the championship season, but he did most of his damage in the air. He brought in nine receptions for 247 yards, a 27.4-yard average.

1961: Brown had 338 rushing yards, averaging a career-high 6.8 yards per carry. He also added 14 catches for 264 yards.

1962: In his first Pro Bowl season, Brown had 545 rushing yards and a career-best 849 receiving yards. He also posted a career-high 11 total touchdowns.

1963: Brown rushed for 841 yards and added 487 receiving yards, making his second consecutive Pro Bowl during his 10-touchdown season.

1964: In 10 games, Brown had 356 rushing yards and 244 receiving yards with 10 total touchdowns.

1965: Brown returned to the Pro Bowl, setting a career high in rushing yards (861) and adding 682 receiving yards.

1966: Brown had 548 rushing yards and 371 receiving yards.

1967: In his final season with the Eagles, Brown played in seven games and had 179 rushing yards and 202 receiving yards.

  • 3-time Pro Bowl selection
  • 1-time All-Pro selection
  • 2-time NFL Champion (1 with Eagles)
  • 9th all-time in Eagles history with 3,703 rushing yards
  • 9th most rushing yards in a game in team history (186 at Browns in 1965)
  • 6th most receiving yards in a game by an Eagle (199 at Cardinals in 1962)
  • His two kickoff return touchdowns in a game tied an NFL record
  • His five kickoff return touchdowns are the most by an Eagle
  • Franchise career leader for yards per touch with 6.5

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