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Six-Time NFL Pro Bowler Dies Following 'Serious Health Issues' at 65

Six-Time NFL Pro Bowler Dies Following 'Serious Health Issues' at 65

Summary

Joey Browner, a former NFL player and six-time Pro Bowler, passed away at the age of 65. Browner played most of his career with the Minnesota Vikings and was known for his accomplishments on the field. The cause of his death has not been publicly shared.

Key Facts

  • Joey Browner died at 65, as announced by the Minnesota Vikings.
  • He made six Pro Bowls during his NFL career.
  • Browner played for the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1983 to 1992.
  • He was part of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team.
  • The Vikings included him in their list of the 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010.
  • Browner was a first-round draft pick from the University of Southern California.
  • He was being considered for his university's Hall of Fame class.

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