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9 JAN 1994: TIM BROWN OF THE LOS ANGELES RAIDERS WITH HELMET ALOFT LEAVES THE FIELD AFTER THE RAIDERS DEFEATED THE DENVER BRONCOS 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello/ALLSPORT /

Tim Brown (1988-2003)

In the history of the Oakland Raiders franchise, there are few players who had the impact of wide receiver Tim Brown. A first round pick of the Raiders back in 1988, and fresh off a Heisman Trophy winning season at Notre Dame, Brown instantly became a huge part of the Raiders offense, catching 43 balls as a rookie, and making the Pro Bowl.

A star wideout, and return man for the Raiders, Brown went to nine Pro Bowls as a member of the Silver and Black, and was twice named an All-Pro. Playing for the Raiders for nearly all of his NFL career, Brown set numerous franchise records, and was the first player in NFL history to rack up nine straight 1,000-yard seasons.

The Raiders franchise leader in games player, Brown would finish his Raiders career with some dominant years in the 21st century, helping the team to their last Super Bowl appearance. Overall, he racked up nearly 15,000 yards receiving during his time with the Raiders, hauled in 99 touchdowns, and would go on to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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