Former New York Jets coach and Super Bowl winner dead at 71
The former Super Bowl-winning coach made history as a college player before going on to have a long coaching career in the NFL.
Former NFL coach Kippy Brown has passed away at the age of 71. Brown had a notable coaching career, culminating in a Super Bowl XLVIII win with the Seattle Seahawks, and also made history as the first black quarterback for the University of Memphis. He is remembered by former players and colleagues for his positive spirit and significant impact on their careers and lives.
- Kippy Brown, former NFL coach and Super Bowl XLVIII winner, died at 71.
- Brown was a pioneering college quarterback at the University of Memphis, becoming the school’s first black quarterback.
- He coached running backs for the New York Jets, was offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, and wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks.
- He is credited with helping develop players like Doug Baldwin and coaching stars such as Dan Marino and Calvin Johnson.
- Brown was inducted into the M Club Hall of Fame and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
- Head coach Pete Carroll and player Doug Baldwin shared tributes highlighting Brown’s positive spirit and impactful coaching.
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