Collectibles
Rare Oakland Raiders Football Signed by Hall of Famer Willie Brown
- Item Number
- 146
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Opening Bid
- 300 USD
Item Description
This ball cannot be purchased!
Signed by celebrated Raiders cornerback Willie Brown, this is the type of ball used in an actual NFL game.
After four years with the Broncos, Brown was traded to the AFL's Oakland Raiders in 1967 and spent the remainder of his playing career there. He served as defensive captain for 10 of his 12 years with the team. He was named to five AFL All-Star games and four NFL Pro Bowls. He was also named All-AFL three times and All-NFL four times.
Perhaps Brown's most memorable moment as a Raider came during Super Bowl XI, when he intercepted a Fran Tarkenton pass and returned it a Super Bowl-record 75 yards for a touchdown. His record stood for 29 years until it was broken by Kelly Herndon's 76-yard interception return in Super Bowl XL.
Brown retired after the 1978 season, and finished his Raiders career with 39 interceptions, tied for first all-time on the team. He finished his 16 professional football seasons with 54 interceptions, which he returned for 472 yards and two touchdowns. He also recovered three fumbles.
Brown is a member of the American Football League All-Time Team and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 28, 1984, his first year of eligibility. In 1999, he was ranked number 50 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, making him the highest-ranking Raiders player.
DONATED BY: Oakland Raiders Football
Item Special Note
May be picked up at the Museum after 10/20 or shipped at winning bidder's expense.
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