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Back to EpisodesJoey Browner: Vikings Legend Passes Away
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Former Vikings safety Joey Browner, a trailblazer and legend in the NFL, passed away at age sixty-five. He was the first defensive back taken in the first round by the Vikings, selected nineteenth overall in 1983. Browner spent nine seasons with the team, earning three first-team All-Pro nods, six Pro Bowl trips, and being inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor. He was also named among the fifty greatest Vikings players. Browners impact extended beyond the field, as he was loved by fans and teammates alike. His legacy as a pioneer in the safety position is remembered, and his familys ties to the game add to his enduring legacy.
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