Bill Brown - Blog Posts

Minnesota Fullback Bill Brown. Bill played for the Vikings from 1962 - 1974. The first photo is Bill playing against the Packers and getting the ball from Joe Kapp in 1969. The 2nd photo is from the Kansas City Chiefs game in 1970. #63 is Chiefs linebacker Willie Lanier. The Topps football card is from 1970. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961, Bill was traded to the Vikings in 1962. By the end of his career, he was the Vikings leading career ground gainer. He was tough as nails and dished out as much punishment as he got. Butkas and Nitchke both said he was the toughest running back they faced. He was also an excellent pass receiver for Fran Tarkenton and Joe Kapp. Bill passed away in 2018 at age 80.

1969 Vikings-Rams division playoff game. QB #11 Joe Kapp scrambling. #57 for the Rams is linebacker Doug Woodlief. #30 for the Vikings is fullback Bill Brown.

Minnesota Viking fullback #30 Bill Brown running against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV held in New Orleans. January 11, 1970.

Detroit Lion #52 Middle Lineback Mike Lucci tackles MN Vikings #30 Fullback Bill Brown. This 1967 game at the Met ended in a 10-10 tie. #11 QB Joe Kapp and #53 Center Mick Tingelhoff look on.

Vikings running back Bill Brown #30 gets the handoff from Joe Kapp. I think this was a 1969 game from the looks of the uniforms.

Joe Kapp in the 1969 Divisional Playoff game against the LA Rams. Bill Brown behind Kapp.