Georgia tight end Norris Brown from 1980 championship team dies at 65

Norris Brown, a tight end for the University of Georgia’s 1980 national championship team, passed away on July 31 at the age of 65. Brown contributed significantly to the Bulldogs, catching 12 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns during their championship season. He helped Georgia secure their second national title with a victory over Notre Dame and was known for being a reliable target for quarterback Buck Belue. Although he played briefly in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and in the USFL, his legacy is rooted in his key role on an iconic college football team.

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