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Former NFL assistant coach Kippy Brown dies at age 71

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Former NFL assistant coach Kippy Brown dies at age 71

Summary

Kippy Brown, a long-time NFL assistant coach who spent more than two decades in the league, died August 31 at the age of 71. The Green Bay Packers, where Brown served as the running backs coach during the 2000 season, confirmed the news in a press release. Beyond his tenure in Green Bay, Brown built an extensive career as an assistant coach across multiple organizations. He was part of the Seattle Seahawks staff between 2010 and 2014, earning a Super Bowl title with the team during the 2014 season. His career spanned 22 years of service in professional football. No additional details regarding his passing were released by the organization as of September 3.

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By the Numbers

•Kippy Brown died August 31 at age 71.
•He served as the running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers in 2000.
•Brown was an NFL assistant coach for over 22 years.
•He won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014.

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1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Former Green Bay Packers coach Kippy Brown dies at 71

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) — The Green Bay Packers are mourning former running back coach Kippy Brown. According to a press release, Brown died on August 31 at age 71. Brown was the running backs coach for the Packers in 2000 and an NFL assistant coach for over 22 years. Brown was a Super Bowl-winning […]
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