Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown, Jr.

Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown, Jr. (HMKER)

Location: Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 1.933', W 78° 29.683'

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Roosevelt Brown, Jr. (1932-2004) was born InCharlottesville and played football at Jefferson HighSchool, the City's only African-American HighSchool. Following a stellar career he attendedMorgan State University where he was named tothe Black All-American Team In 1952. Upon graduation Rosey was drafted by the New York Giantswhere he became a stand-out offensive lineman,earning numerous Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. Hiscareer culminated with the sport's ultimate individualachievement, Induction into the Pro Football Hallof Fame In 1975.
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Year Placed2009
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Date Added Wednesday, September 10th, 2014 at 11:26am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 719877 N 4212352
Decimal Degrees38.03221667, -78.49471667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 1.933', W 78° 29.683'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 1' 55.98" N, 78° 29' 40.98" W
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Area Code(s)434, 540
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 914-918 W Main St, Charlottesville VA 22903, US
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