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(American football player) Willie Brown was a prominent figure in American professional football, recognized for his versatile career as a player, coach, and administrator. He excelled as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders in the AFL and NFL. Transitioning to coaching after retiring as a player, he continued his career with the Raiders as an assistant coach and eventually became the head coach at California State University, Long Beach. Brown's significant contributions to the sport led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.