The football world is paying tribute to Gary Brown on Sunday night.
Brown, a former Penn State star who played in the National Football League before getting into coaching, died on Sunday night following a battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.
“Former Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown passed away today in Pennsylvania following latest battle with cancer. He was 52. Just as he lived, Brown fought with an incredible spirit. He spent seven seasons in Dallas, including the first four of Ezekiel Elliott’s NFL career,” Cowboys reporter Michael Gehlken tweeted.
Former Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown passed away today in Pennsylvania following latest battle with cancer. He was 52. Just as he lived, Brown fought with an incredible spirit. He spent seven seasons in Dallas, including the first four of Ezekiel Elliott’s NFL career. pic.twitter.com/7JGhV6OrAu
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 11, 2022
Brown starred at Penn State before playing in the NFL. He got into coaching at the college level following his playing career. Brown made his way up to the NFL level, where he coached the Dallas Cowboys running backs from 2013-19.
The NFL world is paying tribute to Brown tonight.
Great Father, Husband, Coach, and Mentor. Appreciate you and your family more than anything GB… Thank you for teaching me the way on the field and in life. Appreciate you Gary Brown. 🙏🏾
— DeMarco Murray (@DeMarcoMurray) April 11, 2022
Thank you Coach for always looking out for me. Making me better, smarter and allowing me to love your wife and kids as much as you. You are 1 of 1 Gary Brown pic.twitter.com/z9mWSyxCV0
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) April 11, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of Williamsport legend, Penn State standout and NFL running back Gary Brown. a true giant among the community who made an impact wherever life took him. My heart aches for he and his wonderful family. above being a fantastic running back who topped
— chris masse (@docmasse) April 11, 2022
Heartbreaking. Gary Brown was a big part of our (very entertaining) crew way back at Penn State. RIP, GB. Sending love to his family. https://t.co/IjnVGeZc8d
— Kim Jones (@KimJonesSports) April 11, 2022
Former Dallas Cowboys running back coach Gary Brown, who spent this past year coaching running backs at Wisconsin, passed away tonight. He was in hospice for the last couple of weeks at in hometown in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Brown was a star running back at Penn State. RIP
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) April 11, 2022
Was honored to have played with Gary Brown in high school. He was the best running back north-central Pennsylvania had ever seen. Rest In Peace, Gar. https://t.co/uWDm7UTKa4
— Joe Person (@josephperson) April 11, 2022
Damn. Just 52.
Played for Giants in 1998 and 1999. Was also RB coach at Rutgers in 2008.
RIP Gary Brown. F cancer. https://t.co/YSykmNnmh0
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) April 11, 2022
Our thoughts are with Gary’s friends and family members during this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
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