Gary Brown (running Back)
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Gary Leroy Brown (July 1, 1969 – April 10, 2022) was an American professional
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for eight seasons in the
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(NFL) for three teams from 1991 to 1999. Brown played
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at
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and was drafted by the
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in the eighth round of the
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. He was also the running backs coach at the
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.


Playing career

Brown played for three teams during his time in the
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and rushed for over 1,000 yards twice in his career, first with the
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during the 1993 season with 1,002 yards and then for the
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during the 1998 season with 1,063 yards.


Coaching career

After retiring from professional football following the 1999 season, Gary returned to Williamsport and was hired as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamsport High School, and at
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from 2003 to 2005. From 2006 to 2007, he served as offensive coordinator at
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. In February 2008, he was named running backs coach at
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. Brown accepted a position with the
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in February 2009, as the running backs coach on
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's staff. In February 2013, Brown was hired with the
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as their running backs coach. In March 2021, Brown was hired as the running backs coach at the University of Wisconsin.


Death

The 52-year-old coach and father of three had been in hospice care in his hometown of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, due to ongoing health concerns, which had led to him stepping down from coaching. Brown died April 10, 2022, from cancer.Former Houston Oilers running back Gary Brown has died at age 52, reports say
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Dallas Cowboys bio
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