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Tim Brown
The player known as “Mr. Raider.”
- 01Heisman Trophy · 1987
- 02College Football Hall of Fame · 2009
- 03Pro Football Hall of Fame · 2015
The story
Tim Brown became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy at Notre Dame before building a Hall of Fame career, predominantly with the Raiders. His career brought franchise records in receptions, receiving yards and punt-return yards.
Away from football, Brown’s work includes keynote speaking and youth-focused philanthropy. His work includes leadership with Athletes & Entertainers for Kids and the 9-1-1 Celebrity Golf Classic.
Selected sixth overall in 1988, Brown played 17 NFL seasons and recorded 1,094 receptions, 14,934 receiving yards and 100 receiving touchdowns. Starting in 1993, he produced nine consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
In focus
Community engagement+
The 9-1-1 Celebrity Golf Classic supports emergency-service education through 9-1-1 for Kids. Athletes & Entertainers for Kids focuses on life skills for children.
A receiver and returner+
Brown earned his first Pro Bowl invitation as a rookie kick returner. His career brought nine Pro Bowl selections and recognition on the NFL’s 1990s All-Decade Team before his Hall of Fame induction in 2015.
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References & photography
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Career reference 1Photo: www.raiders.com