Born:
Born October 20, 1932 - Charlottesville, Virginia
Died: June 9, 2004, at the age of 71
Drafted: Roosevelt Brown was selected in the 27th round of the 1953 National Football League Draft by the New York Giants.
Years Played:
1953-1965
Position Played: Offensive Tackle
Played For: New York Giants
Alma Mater: Morgan State
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1975
Inducted Along With:
George Connor, Dante Lavelli, and Lenny Moore
Nickname:
Rosey
Uniform Number:
79
College Highlights:
• Named Black All-America at Morgan State, 1951-1952
NFL Highlights:
• Named All-NFL Eight Straight Years (1956-1963)
• Played in nine Pro Bowl games
• Named NFL's Lineman of Year (1956)
• Won Six Divisional Crowns and One NFL Title in an Eight-Year Stretch
• Awarded Lineman of the Game Honors in 1956 NFL Championship Game
• After Retiring, Served as Giants Assistant Offensive Line Coach and Scout
• Inducted Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1975)
• Named a Member of the 75th Anniversary Team
