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Raiders legend Willie Brown passes at age 78

Another Raiders legend has passed. Hall of Fame cornerback and coach Willie Brown has passed away at the age of 78.

The Raiders put out the following statement on his passing.

“Willie Brown will forever be cherished as a true Raider. He exemplified the Raider spirit, originally entering the AFL as an undrafted free agent out of Grambling State before joining the Silver and Black in 1967. He remained an integral part of the organization through six decades. His legendary performance on the field changed the way the cornerback position was played and his valued guidance as a coach, mentor and administrator permeated the organization and touched countless individuals both on and off the field.