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Gary Brown
Dallas Cowboys
Position:Running backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1969-07-01) July 1, 1969 (age 55)
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Career information
College:Penn State
NFL Draft:1991 / Round: 8 / Pick: 214
Career history
As player:
* Houston Oilers (19911995)
As coach:
* Lycoming (RB) (2003–2005)
  • Susquehanna (OC) (2006–2007)
  • Rutgers (RB) (2008)
  • Cleveland Browns (RB) ( 2009–2012)
  • Dallas Cowboys (RB) ( 2013–present)
  • Career NFL statistics
    Rushing yards:4,300
    Average:4.2
    Touchdowns:21
    Player stats at NFL.com

    Gary Leroy Brown (born July 1, 1969) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Brown is the running backs coach for the Dallas Cowboys.[1] A 5'11", 230-lb. running back from Penn State, Brown played in eight NFL seasons for three teams from 1991 to 1999.

    Brown rushed for over 1,000 yards twice in his career. He did it with the Oilers during the 1993 season with 1,002 yards and with the New York Giants during the 1998 season with 1,063 yards.

    After retiring from professional football following the 1999 season, Gary returned to Williamsport and was hired as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamsport High School, and at Lycoming College from 2003 to 2005.[1] From 2006 to 2007, he served as offensive coordinator at Susquehanna University. In February 2008, he was named running backs coach at Rutgers University.[2] Brown accepted a position with the Cleveland Browns in February 2009, as the running backs coach on Eric Mangini's staff.[3] In February 2013, Brown was hired with the Dallas Cowboys as their running backs coach.

    Statistics[]

    Note: GP = Games played; Att = Rushing attempts; Yds = Rushing yards; Avg = Average yards per carry; Long = Longest rush; Rush TD = Rushing touchdowns; Rec = Receptions; Yds = Receiving yards; Avg = Average yards per reception; Long = Longest reception; Rec TD = Receiving touchdowns

    Year Team GP Att Yds Avg Long Rush TD Rec Yds Avg Long Rec TD
    1991 Houston Oilers 11 8 85 10.6 39 1 2 1 0.5 4 0
    1992 Houston Oilers 16 19 87 4.6 26 1 1 5 5.0 5 0
    1993 Houston Oilers 16 195 1,002 5.1 26 6 21 240 11.4 38 2
    1994 Houston Oilers 12 169 648 3.8 18 4 18 194 10.8 24 1
    1995 Houston Oilers 10 86 293 3.4 21 0 6 16 2.7 7 0
    1997 San Diego Chargers 15 253 945 3.7 32 4 21 137 6.5 27 0
    1998 New York Giants 16 247 1,063 4.3 45 5 13 36 2.8 12 0
    1999 New York Giants 3 55 177 3.2 28 0 2 2 1.0 1 0
    Career Totals 99 1,032 4,300 4.2 45 21 84 631 7.5 38 3
    • Stats that are bold show career high

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