Tim Brown Member of YOR Athletic Advisory Board

BIO - Tim Brown
Tim Brown was born in Dallas, Texas on July 22nd, 1966. He is the 5th of 6 kids, born to Josephine and Eugene Brown. While attending Woodrow Wilson High School, he lettered in Football, Basketball, and Track. After graduating high school in 1984, Tim attended the University of Notre Dame 1984-1988 and became a 2 time All-American (’86, ’87), Sporting News Player of the Year (1987), and Walter Camp Player of the Year (1987). In 1987 he also won the most prized of College Football Awards, The Heisman Trophy, and was the first Wide Receiver to ever do so.

Tim was then drafted into the NFL in the first round (6th pick) by the L.A. Raiders in 1988 and during his rookie season, broke Gayle Sayers’ All-Purpose Yardage Record with 2317 yards. During his extensive career in the NFL he was voted to the Pro Bowl 9 times and was a 7 time All-Pro. Tim has now retired from playing in the NFL and is currently listed as 2nd All Time in Receiving Yardage, 3rd All Time in Receptions, and stands 6th in Receiving Touchdowns.

In retirement, Tim is dedicated to helping kids be healthy through better nutrition. Tim has started Fundraising Solutions to help youth sports organizations raise funds without the use of selling candy.

Tim is also attempting to revolutionize NASCAR by becoming the first African-American owner of a team. His racing team, Tim Brown Racing, was formed in 2006 and expects to be on the track in 2009.

Additional Reading:
- Raiders Online
- NFL Stats and Profile
- Wikipedia Biography
- 9-1-1 for Kids