Joey Browner facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 15, 1960 Warren, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Warren Western Reserve (Warren, Ohio) Southwest (Atlanta, Georgia) |
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| College: | USC | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19 | ||||||||||
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Joey Matthew Browner, born on May 15, 1960, is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Joey played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983 to 1991. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the USC Trojans.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Joey Browner grew up in Warren, Ohio. He went to Western Reserve High for two years. Later, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. There, he attended Southwest High for his last two years. Joey was a great athlete. He played as a defensive lineman in football. He also played basketball with Gerald Wilkins, who later joined the NBA. Joey also ran track and field. He even qualified for the Ohio State track meet twice.
In his senior year, Joey was amazing at football. He made 120 tackles and had three interceptions. He earned "Parade All-American" honors. He was also named the "Georgia class 3-A lineman of the year." Many people thought he would go to Notre Dame for college. This was because his three older brothers played there. But Joey chose the University of Southern California instead.
College Football Career
At the USC, Joey Browner was a star player. In 1982, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player. He played alongside other talented players. These included Dennis Smith, Ronnie Lott (who is in the Hall of Fame), and future coach Jeff Fisher. He also played with famous players like Anthony Muñoz and Marcus Allen.
Joey was chosen for the first-team All-Pac-10. He also made the first-team All-Coast. During his college career, he had 243 tackles. He also made nine interceptions and defended 40 passes. He recovered seven fumbles and scored three touchdowns. His USC teams had a great record of 36 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie. He played in one Rose Bowl Game and one Fiesta Bowl.
Professional Football Career
In 1983, the Minnesota Vikings picked Joey Browner. He was the 19th player chosen in the first round of the NFL draft. He played as a safety.
Joey was an amazing defensive player and tackler. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl six times in a row. This was from 1985 to 1990, while he played for the Vikings. He finished his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. Joey was also named to the "All-Madden Team" four times. This team was picked by famous coach John Madden.
While with the Vikings, Joey traveled a lot. In 1988, he went to China with other NFL players. In 1989, he went to Germany for a USO Tour. In 1991, he went to Paris to help start a French football championship game.
Joey Browner had a fantastic NFL career. He made over 1,100 tackles. He caused 18 fumbles and recovered 16 of them. He also led the Vikings in nine different defensive categories. He holds an NFL Pro Bowl record. He recovered three fumbles and ran them back for touchdowns. In his career, including playoffs, he had 40 interceptions for a total of 505 yards.
In October 2013, the Minnesota Vikings honored Joey. They placed him in the team's Ring of Honor. This happened during a Sunday night football game against the Packers. Joey Browner was the 21st person to join the Vikings' Ring of Honor. In 2019, he was also named to the "PFRA Hall of Very Good Class."
Family and Other Achievements
Joey Browner comes from a family of football players. Six members of his family have played in the NFL. His brothers Ross Browner, Jim Browner, and Keith Browner all played. Ross's son, Max Starks, and Keith's son, Keith Browner, Jr., also played. Joey's brother Willard played baseball and football for Notre Dame. His youngest brother Gerald played at the University of Georgia.
Joey Browner is part of the "1980s All-Star All-Decade Team." He is also on the NFL Gridiron Legends team. This team includes his former Vikings teammate Cris Carter. He is also on the PAC 12 All-Century Team. You can even find him in the EA Sports video game, NFL Street 2. In 2004, Joey Browner was put into the African-American Hall of Fame. This was for his work in radio sports broadcasting.
Joey has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame nine times. He is the 21st member of the Vikings' Ring of Honor. He is also the 17th player in Vikings history to receive this honor. Joey was also inducted into the "All Mall of America Field" team. This team honors the best players who played for the Vikings at the Metrodome.
