Summary
Chet Brooks, a former defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers, passed away at the age of 60 after battling cancer. Brooks played a key role in the team's Super Bowl XXIV victory and had a notable sports career at Texas A&M before joining the NFL.
Key Facts
- Chet Brooks was a defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers.
- He recorded an interception in Super Bowl XXIV, helping the 49ers win against the Denver Broncos.
- Brooks' NFL career lasted three seasons due to an injury.
- He was a four-year starter at Texas A&M and inducted into their Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.
- Brooks dubbed the Texas A&M defense "Wrecking Crew."
- He started 15 of 16 games in the 1989 season for the 49ers.
- Brooks passed away following a battle with cancer.
- He was inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
