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Norris Brown, 1980 National Champ, Passes Away | Georgia Bulldogs Football News
- Published
- August 6, 2026
- Duration
- 1:37
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
The University of Georgia football program mourns the loss of Norris Brown, a key member of the legendary 1980 national championship team, who passed away at 65. A standout tight end, Brown helped lead Georgia to three consecutive SEC titles and an undefeated 1980 season capped by a Sugar Bowl win over Notre Dame. He caught 12 passes for 253 yards and 2 T…
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The University of Georgia football program mourns the loss of Norris Brown, a key member of the legendary 1980 national championship team, who passed away at 65. A standout tight end, Brown helped lead Georgia to three consecutive SEC titles and an undefeated 1980 season capped by a Sugar Bowl win over Notre Dame. He caught 12 passes for 253 yards and 2 TDs that year, finishing his college career with 44 catches, 832 yards, and 10 touchdowns alongside Herschel Walker. Drafted by the Vikings in 1
Themes
- football