PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Former Eagles running back and kick returner Timmy Brown died on Saturday. The team announced it on Tuesday.
The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of former running back Timmy Brown. pic.twitter.com/fYBlvEvMtt
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April 7, 2020 Three-time Pro Bowler Brown was a fan favorite when he played for the Birds in the '60s. A member of the 1960 championship team, he's the franchise leader in kick returns, yards and touchdowns — two of which he scored in one game. The Hall of Famer also led the NFL in all-purpose yards in 1962 and 63.
He had a notable acting career after football, and he did some modeling and singing.
"Even during the season, when the team had their day off on a Monday of Tuesday, Timmy would hop the train and go up to New York and take singing lessons and acting lessons and prepare himself for a career in show business when it was all said and done," Didinger said.
An Eagles Hall of Famer, Timmy Brown totaled over 12,000 all-purpose yards and scored 62 touchdowns while in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/2edzkczg89
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April 7, 2020 It's that type of personality that Reese says he noticed on the field.
"I can't ever remember seeing Timmy Brown without looking at him smiling," Reese said.
