Willie Brown (American football, born 1942)

Willie Brown (March 21, 1942 – July 26, 2018) was an American college and professional football player and coach.

After his playing career, he served as a coach for the Trojans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL.

As he was a two-way player for the Trojans, he began as a tailback and kickoff returner but also played defensive back and flanker.

Brown returned to USC as an assistant football coach from 1968 to 1975 and helped the Trojans win national championships in 1972 and 1974.

He also served as a Trojan baseball assistant in 1969 and in 1970, when USC won the 1970 College World Series.