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Brown calls it quits

by Smmonroe2

created September 25, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009

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The man that won the hearts of so many Patriots fans is calling it a career.

Troy Brown announced his retirement after 15 seasons with the Patriots record in receptions. Brown had a break out season in 2001 when he became Tom Brady's safe receiver and we all remember the punt return for a touchdown in the 2001 AFC championship game against the Steelers. Brown had many exciting plays as a Patriot in his 15 seasons with the team, He was a part of 5 trips to the Super Bowl for the Patriots and played a major role in the teams first title in 2001.

A possible hall of famer, Brown was a leader on the field and always could come up with the big plays when the team needed him.

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Steel TownDraft Pick

459 days ago

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Troy Brown ranks up their with Fransisco Cabrera in my "awful sports memories".

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Behbigben15All-Star

458 days ago

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I hear you on that one, but he was a great player. Very versatile. He is the greatest Patriot receiver of all-time since the Pats haven't had all that many "great" receivers (excluding Randy Moss because he will always be a Viking in my book, and he is only in his second year with the Pats). I'm glad he will no longer be able to burn the Steelers.

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JuTMSY4Legend

459 days ago

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Potential Hall of Famer? He's not even the best Brown of his era...

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

459 days ago

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He's not even in the Patriots "Hall of Fame"...

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Bobbyjim45Draft Pick

458 days ago

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He should already be enshrined in the Patriots Hall of Fame, but no way he gets into the real Hall of Fame. Even if you're not a Pats fan, I can't imagine anybody not respecting him. He played hard and was football's version of scrappy.

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