Former Wolverine Dave Brown, 52
Posted: Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 3:48 pmLUBBOCK, Texas — Dave Brown, a former Michigan All-America who played 16 seasons in the NFL and was an assistant coach at Texas Tech, died Tuesday. He was 52.
Brown suffered an apparent heart attack while playing basketball on campus, according to a statement released by Texas Tech. …
Brown, a native of Akron, Ohio, played safety for the Wolverines in 1972-74, garnering All-Big Ten honors all three years. He was a unanimous All-America in 1974 and was co-captain that same season. U-M named him to its All-Century team.
In the NFL, Brown helped the Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X in 1976, beating the Dallas Cowboys, 21-17. … Read full obituary
