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Lions Say Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown Has Died at Age 89
Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star and 1964 Grey Cup champion, played 97 games for the B.C. Lions and was inducted into multiple halls of fame.
- On March 16, 2026, the B.C. Lions announced the death of Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown at age 89.
- A longtime B.C. Lions standout, Tom Brown was a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup and was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and BC Sports Hall of Fame.
- Brown's achievements include two CFL top lineman awards and signing a three-year contract with the B.C. Lions after starring at the University of Minnesota Gophers and being drafted by the Baltimore Colts.
- The B.C. Lions said there was no immediate word on the timing or cause of death, offering condolences to his wife, Marnie, and their family.
- Brown's legacy includes being a charter member of the BC Lions Wall of Fame and a key part of the 'Head Hunters' defence that helped win the Grey Cup.
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Lions say Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown has died at age 89
VANCOUVER - Canadian Football Hall of Famer Tom Brown, a three-time CFL all-star who won a Grey Cup with the B.C. Lions in 1964, has died, the team said Monday.
·Toronto, Canada
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The BC Lions are saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Fame defensive lineman/linebacker Tom Brown. “In addition to being one of the best defensive players in our team’s history, Tom played a major role in helping the BC Lions take the next step in becoming champions,” said Jamie Taras, the Lions’ director of community partnerships. “A great player, teammate, and family man, he will be missed by our organization a great deal. Our thoughts …
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