Tim Brown
Inducted:
2015
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Born:
July 22, 1966
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Wide receiver
College:
Notre Dame (1984–1987)
Tim Brown, the sixth overall pick in the 1988 NFL Draft, spent 16 seasons with the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A versatile wide receiver and return specialist, Brown amassed 1,094 receptions for 14,934 yards and 100 touchdowns. He also contributed significantly on special teams, with 4,555 return yards and 4 return touchdowns.
Brown's consistency is highlighted by his NFL record of 10 consecutive seasons with at least 75 receptions. His durability is evident in his 176 consecutive starts, the most by a wide receiver.
A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. His impact on the game is further recognized by his inclusion in the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
Brown's Awards and Honors
- 9× Pro Bowl (1988, 1991, 1993–1997, 1999, 2001)
- NFL receptions co-leader (1997)
- NFL kickoff return yards leader (1988)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1988)
- Heisman Trophy (1987)
- Walter Camp Award (1987)
- SN Player of the Year (1987)
- UPI Player of the Year (1987)
- Unanimous All-American (1987)
- First-team All-American (1986)
NFL Records
- Most consecutive starts by a receiver: 176
- NFL Receptions Co-Leader (1997)
- NFL Kickoff Return Yards Leader (1988)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- 10 Consecutive Seasons with at Least 75 Receptions
- Most Combined Net Yards Gained, Rookie Season (2,317)
NFL Teams
Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders (1988–2003)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004)
NFL draft:
1988: 1st round, 6th pick
Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders
Numbers Worn:
81
NFL Stats:
Seasons Played:
17
Games Played:
255
Game Started:
202
Receptions:
1,094
Receiving Yards:
14,934
Receiving Touchdowns:
100
Return Yards:
4,555
Return Touchdowns:
4
All-Purpose Yards:
19,682