Jerome Brown

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jerome Brown
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 4, 1965(1965-02-04)
Age	59
Date Of Death	1992-06-25
Birthplace	Brooksville
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jerome Brown Biography

Jerome Brown is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 4, 1965 in Brooksville, Florida, United States. The former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle who was a two-time Pro Bowler following his selection 9th overall during the 1987 NFL Draft. The tragically deceased player was killed in a car crash in 1992 and his jersey number 99 was taken off in Philadelphia.

They and He and Reggie White combined to make up a dominant defensive line for the Eagles. combined to form a formidable defense line of the Eagles.

Along with teammate Reggie White, Brown helped anchor an Eagles defense that intimidated and dominated offenses of the late 1980s and early 1990s. By the end of the 1991 season, Brown had established himself as one of the league’s premier defensive tackles, being elected as an All-Pro for a second consecutive year. Brown was not only a fan favorite, but a favorite of his first NFL head coach Buddy Ryan, who once remarked, “if you had 45 Jerome Browns, you would win every game.”

Brown’s son Dee Brown (born 1982) was drafted in the 10th round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals. He played four seasons of minor league baseball as an outfielder in the Nationals farm system and another two seasons with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the independent Northern League.

The place he was raised is Brooksville, Florida.

Jerome Brown Net Worth

Jerome Brown is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jerome Brown 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played in the NCAA football tournament in The University of Miami and was a Consensus All-American in 1986.

He recorded 29.5 sacks over his entire 76-game NFL career.

Willie Jerome Brown III (February 4, 1965 – June 25, 1992) was an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire five-year NFL career with the Eagles from 1987 to 1991, before his death just before the 1992 season. He was selected to two Pro Bowls in 1990 and 1991. He played college football at the University of Miami.

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Who is Jerome Brown Dating?

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Brown is mentioned in The Wonder Years track “We Could Die Like This” off their 4th album The Greatest Generation with the lyrics: “We watched the ’92 Birds take the field without Jerome Brown”.

Facts & Trivia

Jerome Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jerome Brown celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.

Brown died on June 25, 1992, at the age of 27, following an automobile accident in Brooksville, in which both he and his 12-year-old nephew were killed when Brown lost control of his ZR1 Chevrolet Corvette at high speed and crashed into a palm tree. Brown was buried in his hometown of Brooksville.

Top Facts about Jerome Brown

1. Jerome Brown was an American football defensive tackle.
2. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1987-1991.
3. Brown was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1990 and 1991.
4. He was known for his aggressive playing style and leadership skills.
5. Brown tragically died in a car accident at age 27.
6. His number, 99, has been retired by the Eagles.
7. Brown was posthumously inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.
8. He played college football at the University of Miami.
9. Brown won two national championships with Miami in 1987 and 1989.
10. He was selected as a first-team All-American in 1986 and 1987.

How did Jerome Brown of the Eagles died?

Brown died on June 25, 1992, at the age of 27, following an automobile accident in Brooksville, in which both he and his 12-year-old nephew were killed when Brown lost control of his ZR1 Chevrolet Corvette at high speed and crashed into a palm tree.

How good was Jerome Brown?

In the final two years before his death, Brown was twice voted first-team All-Pro and was widely seen as the NFL’s most disruptive, and perhaps best, defensive tackle. Immediately after his death, Ryan said of Brown, “He was the best defensive lineman in the league.

Is Jerome Brown in the Hall of Fame?

Jerome Brown’s jersey number (99) was retired by the Philadelphia Eagles more than two decades ago. The University of Miami has already inducted him into its sports hall of fame. The community center in Brooksville is named in his honor.

What college did Jerome Brown go to?

University of Miami

Who wore 99 for the Eagles?

Jerome Brown was everywhere and nowhere yesterday. His inset picture adorns the front cover of the Philadelphia Eagles 1992 Media Guide. His portrait, with the statue of a golden eagle perched ever so menacingly on his left shoulder, made the cover of the opening day game program.