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One of the most versatile players in the history of Lincoln football, Gerald Brown helped lead the Blue Tigers to one of the greatest four-year runs in the history of the program. As a fullback, Brown helped pave the way for Leo Lewis, one of the most outstanding running backs in Lincoln history. Thanks to Brown's blocking, Lewis rushed for 4,457 and score 64 career touchdowns. One of Brown's favorite comments regarding that feat is, "I never saw Leo make one touchdown, because my face was in the mud blocking for him."

Brown was constantly on the field for the Blue Tigers during his four-year career from 1951-1954, playing both fullback and defensive back. During that period, Lincoln won 27 games, went unbeaten in 1952 and 1953 and, in 1952, was ranked the No. 2 team in the country by the Pittsburgh Courier. A two-time All-Midwest Conference selection, Brown's leadership and unequaled versatility were cited by legendary head coach Dwight T. Reed as being crucial to the Blue Tigers' success during those four seasons.