Gary Brown
Lycoming County MVP
— City of Williamsport Sports Walk —
Brown, an NFL running back for eight seasons with the Houston Oilers, San Diego Chargers, and New York Giants, averaged 4.2 yards per carry and ran for over 1,000 yards twice in his career. While at Williamsport Area High School, he was named the state co-player of the year in 1986. Before joining the NFL, Brown was a two-way player at Penn State University from 1987 to 1990.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania State University series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 41° 14.411′ N, 77° 0.214′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. Marker is on Laurel Street just north of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamsport PA 17701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Larry Kelley (a few steps from this marker); Joseph M. McDade (a few steps from this marker); Chief Woapalanne (a few steps from this marker); L.L. Stearns & Sons History (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Losch (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown on the Move (within shouting distance
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Also see . . . Gary Brown (Wikipedia). After retiring from professional football following the 1999 season, Gary returned to Williamsport and was hired as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamsport High School, and at Lycoming College from 2003 to 2005. From 2006 to 2007, he served as offensive coordinator at Susquehanna University. In February 2008, he was named running backs coach at Rutgers University. Brown accepted a position with the Cleveland Browns in February 2009, as the running backs coach on Eric Mangini's staff. In February 2013, Brown was hired with the Dallas Cowboys as their running backs coach. In March 2021, Brown was hired as the running backs coach at the University of Wisconsin. (Submitted on July 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
