Joey Browner
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| Joey Browner | |
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| Position(s): Safety |
Jersey #(s): 47 |
| Born: May 15, 1960 Warren, Ohio |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1983–1992 | |
| NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19 | |
| College: USC | |
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| Career Stats | |
| INT | 37 |
| INT yards | 465 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Joey Matthew Browner (born May 15, 1960 in Warren, Ohio) is a former American Football strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983 until 1991.
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[edit] Professional career
An outstanding tackler, Browner was selected to six Pro Bowls, in 1985-1990 while playing with the Minnesota Vikings (1983-1991). He finished his career playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. Joey Browner is also a 4 time member of the John Madden "All-Madden Team". Joey also is a three time NFL Hall of Fame Nominee and today can be heard on Las Vegas and Hawaii radio airwaves with his radio Partner co-host Rich Perez on Nationwide Sports.
[edit] College career
He was first-round NFL draft choice out of the University of Southern California. He was a four time All-American Football Player. The other members of the Trojan defensive backfield were Dennis Smith (football player), NFL HOF Ronnie Lott, and Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher.
[edit] High School Career
Browner attended Western Reserve High in Warren, Ohio for two years but moved for his junior and senior seasons to Atlanta, Georgia where he attended Southwest High. He was an All State defensive lineman as a junior, played Basketball and ran Track and Field, qualifying twice for the Ohio State meet.
As a senior, Joey Browner had 120 unassisted tackles and three interceptions earning Parade All-American Honors as well as the Georgia class 3-A lineman of the year and Atlanta area player of the year accolades.
[edit] Personal
The Browner family as a whole has had more players in the NFL than any other family. His brothers Ross Browner (Cincinnati Bengals & Green Bay Packers), Jimmy Browner (Cincinnati Bengals), Ross's son Max Starks (Pittsburgh Steelers) all play or have played in the NFL. Their other brother, Keith Browner, also played for the USC Trojans, and professionally in the NFL. Keith's son, Keith Browner Jr., currently plays college football as a linebacker for the University of California.
He is a member of the NFL Gridiron Legends team along with former Viking teammate Cris Carter on the EA Sports game, NFL Street 2. Joey Browner was enshrined into the African-American hall of fame in 2004 for his work in Broadcasting.
Browner can also be heard on the internet and regular radio daily with his pal, co-host Rich Perez in Las Vegas and Hawaii.
[edit] External links
- [1]BIO
- Joey Browner Profile at USC Legends
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