10th & Page in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Roosevelt “Rosey” Brown, Jr.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 9, 2010

1. Roosevelt “Rosey” Brown, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Roosevelt Brown, Jr. (1932-2004) was born In Charlottesville and played football at Jefferson High School, the City’s only African-American High School. Following a stellar career he attended Morgan State University where he was named to the Black All-American Team In 1952. Upon graduation Rosey was drafted by the New York Giants where he became a stand-out offensive lineman, earning numerous Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. His career culminated with the sport’s ultimate individual achievement, Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame In 1975.

Erected 2009.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 38° 1.933′ N, 78° 29.683′ W. Marker is in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is in 10th & Page. Marker is at the intersection of Roosevelt Brown Boulevard and Main Street (Business U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south on Roosevelt Brown Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlottesville VA 22903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barry and Bill Battle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Georgia O’Keeffe (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Charlottesville General Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church, West Main Street (approx. 0.3 miles away); The University “Corner” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Claude Moore, M.D. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Benjamin E. Tonsler Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fernando Símon Bolívar (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

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1. Hall of Famers: Roosevelt Brown. “Rosey was a classic pass blocker and, on running plays, he could make the blocks that opened gaping holes in the enemy ranks. And he could do something few tackles are called upon to do—pull and lead on wide ground plays such as a pitchout to the halfback.” (Submitted on May 9, 2010.)

2. ESPN Obituary: Brown was one of the first big, mobile linemen. “Roosevelt Brown was drafted out of Morgan State in 1953 by the Giants, who late in the draft noticed his name in a copy of the Pittsburgh Courier, a weekly African-American newspaper that had picked him for its 1952 Black All-American team. Brown went on to be the Giants starting offensive right tackle for 13 seasons and to be picked as an All-Pro for eight straight

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 9, 2010

2. Roosevelt “Rosey” Brown, Jr. Marker

seasons. He was a superb pass blocker for quarterbacks Charlie Conerly and Y.A. Tittle and an outstanding run blocker, pulling out to block on sweeps for Alex Webster and Frank Gifford.” (Submitted on May 9, 2010.)

3. Photos of Marker Dedication. The photos have no captions. (Submitted on May 9, 2010.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,713 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.