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Tom Brown, Two-Sport Athlete and Packers Legend, Dies at 84

Brown, the first to homer in MLB and win a Super Bowl, is remembered for his pivotal role in Green Bay's 1960s dynasty under Vince Lombardi.

The Green Bay Packers defense--including Tom Brown (40), Hall of Famers Willie Davis (87) and Herb Adderley (26)--huddle up during Super Bowl I, a 35-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Overview

  • Tom Brown, who passed away on April 23, 2025, at age 84, was celebrated for his achievements in both Major League Baseball and the NFL.
  • After a brief MLB career with the Washington Senators in 1963, Brown joined the Green Bay Packers in 1964, where he became a cornerstone of their defense.
  • Brown's game-sealing interception in the 1966 NFL Championship game against Dallas solidified his place in Packers lore and led to their first Super Bowl victory weeks later.
  • As the first athlete to hit a home run in MLB and later win a Super Bowl, Brown's dual-sport legacy is matched only by Deion Sanders.
  • The Green Bay Packers and the University of Maryland issued tributes honoring Brown's contributions to sports and his enduring impact on fans and teammates.