Mike Brown (1998) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Mike Brown

Induction:
1998
Class:
1964

MICHAEL E. “MIKE” BROWN
Football (1961-63)
Track and Field (1962-64)

One of the greatest runners in Delaware’s proud football tradition, Brown was one of the nation’s top halfbacks in the early 1960’s for Hall of Fame head coach Dave Nelson.

A three-time All-Middle Atlantic Conference selection, he was named All-East and first team Associated Press All-American in 1963. He rushed for 1,674 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career and his 838 yards in 1963 was the second highest total in UD history. He was drafted by the NFL Chicago Bears in 1964.

He was a member of two Middle Atlantic Conference and Lambert Cup champion teams and led the undefeated 1963 team to the UPI Small College national title. During his three seasons, Delaware compiled a record of 19-6 overall and 12-2 in MAC play.

In track and field, he set five school sprint records during his career. He was named the UD Outstanding Senior Male Athlete in 1964 and was inducted into the statewide Delaware Sports Hall of Fame in 1990, the Delaware Afro-American Athletics Hall of Fame, and the Delaware Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1995. He was also named the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association (DSBA) state Athlete of the Year in 1963.

The UD top ten performance lists still show Mike as co-holder of the University’s 50 yard dash record in 5.3, and 3rd all time at 200/220, and 400/440 with 21.5 and 48.3 set in 1963-64.