Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Willie Brown has died, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed on Tuesday, according to USA Today's Lorenzo Reyes.
He was 78.
One of the most decorated players in Raiders franchise history, Brown ascended during the franchise's AFL days and continued his dominance after the AFL/NFL merger. He finished his career with five AFL All-Star appearances, six All-AFL selections, four Pro Bowls and four All-Pro appearances while winning three Super Bowl championships.
"He was a Raider," Davis said, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.