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Joey Browner, a erstwhile NFL prima protect backmost who spent astir of his profession pinch nan Minnesota Vikings, has died, nan squad announced connected Sunday. He was 65.
The Vikings selected Browner successful nan first information of nan 1983 NFL Draft retired of USC. He worked his measurement up nan extent floor plan to go a starter successful his 2nd season. By his 3rd twelvemonth pinch nan Vikings, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl.
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Former Minnesota Vikings information Joey Browner smiles arsenic his was honored earlier nan crippled pinch nan Green Bay Packers astatine Mall of America Field astatine H.H.H. Metrodome connected Oct. 27, 2013. (Bruce Kluckhohn/USA TODAY Sports)
Browner was a six-time Pro Bowler and a three-time First Team All-Pro selection. He was besides named to nan Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-1980s Team.
"We've mislaid a awesome friend and 1 of nan champion Vikings teammates," erstwhile Vikings prima Steve Jordan said, via nan Vikings’ website. "God blessed Joey pinch phenomenal talent and a large bosom to emotion group and beryllium a beacon of positivity. Truly, he will beryllium missed."
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Minnesota Vikings information Joey Browner (47) connected nan section against nan Phoenix Cardinals astatine Sun Devil Stadium connected Oct. 27, 1991. (USA TODAY Sports)
Browner played 9 years pinch nan Vikings. He had 37 interceptions and 9.5 sacks successful 138 games pinch nan Vikings. Minnesota honored Browner by putting him into their Ring of Honor successful 2013.
One of his champion seasons came successful 1990. He played each 16 games for nan Vikings that twelvemonth and had a career-high 7 interceptions.
He appeared successful six playoff games for nan Vikings, but was ne'er capable to make it to nan Super Bowl.
Buffalo Bills moving backmost (34) Thurman Thomas leaps complete Minnesota Vikings protect extremity (78) William Gay and (47) Joey Browner astatine Rich Stadium successful nan Sept. 4, 1988 play opener. (Tony Tomsic/USA TODAY NETWORK)
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He played 7 games for nan Tampa Bay Buccaneers successful 1992 earlier he retired from football.
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