Orlando Brown (American football, born 1970)
American football player (1970-2011)
Orlando Claude Brown Sr. (November 12, 1970 – September 23, 2011) was an American professional football player who played offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. He attended Howard D. Woodson High School. He played college football for Willie Jeffries at South Carolina State University. He was nicknamed "Zeus".
Early life
Brown was born in 1970 in Washington, D.C. Brown attended H. D. Woodson Senior High School. He went to South Carolina State University and played offensive tackle.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns (first stint)
Brown signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He spent three seasons with the Browns.
Baltimore Ravens (first stint)
In 1996, the Browns franchise was moved by owner Art Modell to Baltimore, becoming the Baltimore Ravens.
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