Jerome Brown
Football player and Super Bowl champion
Born
February 4th, 1965
60 years ago
Died
June 25th, 1992
33 years ago — 27 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1987 until 1992. Selected by the Eagles in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. Renowned for athleticism and powerful play during tenure. Achieved recognition through performance in Super Bowl XXVII. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame for exceptional collegiate career at the University of Miami.
Played for the Philadelphia Eagles
Won the Fiesta Bowl with the University of Miami
Earned Pro Bowl selections
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