Brown was good, but he played alongside other greats of the sport. As a Detroit Lion, he played with Alex Karras who got all the headlines. Later he would become a Los Angeles Ram and would be the fourth cog of the Ram’s Fearsome Foursome defense behind the big names of Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. Roger Brown may not have turned his name into a household one, but his size and skill made him one of the most feared Defensive Lineman in the league, and his Pro Bowls were earned and not by riding the coattails of his more famous teammates.
What would Roger Brown’s legacy be if he was the featured defensive star of his team? He was good enough to have been, but circumstances blessed him to play with the greats but cursed him to be in their shadows.
Should Roger Brown be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 67.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.7%
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