Brodsky attended Miami Jackson High School, where he practiced football, basketball and baseball.
In the season opener against Mississippi State University, he intercepted 3 passes and returned them for an NCAA record 162 yards.
He instead opted to sign a contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to play professional football in Canada.
In 1965, he began his coaching career in Miami Jackson High School, helping turn around the team's record.
He also helped to develop players like: Ottis Anderson, Albert Bentley, Keith Griffin, Alonzo Highsmith, Warren Williams, Cleveland Gary, Melvin Bratton and Leonard Conley.
[3] In 1998, he was named the running backs coach for the Chicago Bears, reuniting with former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt.
His son Larry was fifth on the University of Miami All-time receiving list and also played in the United States Football League.