Willie Brown passed away at the age of 78. No official cause of death has been released, but Brown had been battling cancer.
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The former Grambling State standout played 16 years in professional football, from 1963 to 1978, becoming one of the most dominant defensive backs of his era.
He was a five-time All-Pro selection and a member of the all-decade team of the 1970's.
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Brown was a member of three Super Bowl Championship teams, one as a player in 1977, then two as a coach in 1981 and 1984.
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He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
In all, Brown spent 47 years with the Raiders as a player, coach and team official.
The Raiders issued a statement saying quote, "Willie's loss will leave a tremendous void, but his leadership and presence will always be a major part of the fabric of the Raiders Family."
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