Bill Brown (American football)

Bill Brown
No. 38, 30
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1938-06-29)June 29, 1938
Mendota, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 2018(2018-11-04) (aged 80)
Edina, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolMendota Township
CollegeIllinois (1957–1960)
NFL draft1961: 2nd round, 20th overall pick
AFL draft1961: 6th round, 42nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards5,838
Rushing average3.5
Rushing touchdowns52
Receptions286
Receiving yards3,183
Receiving touchdowns23
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Dorsey Brown (June 29, 1938 – November 4, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, including 13 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times with the Vikings.