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Bob "Boomer" Brown was a 6 time pro-bowler in 10 seasons in the AFL and NFL. He was the #1 pick in the 1964 draft out of Nebraska. He once described himself as being "about as subtle as a sixteen-pound sledgehammer." Defensive linemen, who almost always came away with their ribs aching from the punishment he delivered, agreed. Not known as one who would use finesse too often in his blocking technique, Brown's philosophy was simple. "I beat on people from the opening kickoff. I want to see results in the fourth quarter," he explained. "I don't want them to have as much left. I want them to not be sure they want to keep coming. I try to take a toll on them."
This particular black durene jersey was worn during his 1971 pro-bowl season. The 6 button crotch piece is still intact. Sewn in the front left tail is the "Wilson" size 48 tag. Inside the neck is frayed size 48 tag. Brown's #76 is sewn on front, back and both sleeves in silver tackle twill. On back above the number sewn on a reinforced black durene nameplate is "B BROWN" in silver tackle twill. The NOB is done in the traditional vintage AFL 2" letters. All the numbers and letters show tremendous use with puckering and fraying throughout. The shirt has 17 team repairs throughout the jersey and numbers. A VERY RARE Raiders black durene jersey of Hall of Famer Bob Brown.View Lot Detail page