Now Brown, who will be inducted into the Nebraska Black Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, is part of that accomplished and icon-filled group. It’s mind-boggling for the lifelong coach who admittedly lacks the gaudy in-game statistics and memorable on-field résumé.
“In comparison, that doesn’t seem to fit,” Brown said in a phone interview last week, juxtaposing himself with those illustrious Nebraskans. “But I receive it with great dignity. This is a great honor.”
Brown is part of the Black Hall of Fame’s eighth class, which includes 12 athletes and coaches who will be recognized at Thursday’s dinner. Gerald “Jerry” Allen (football), Damon Benning (football), John Edmonds (football), Calvin Forrest (basketball), Rhonda Blanford-Green (track and field), Jim Hall (multiple sports), Jimmy Jones (multiple sports), Ted Parks (basketball), Tony Ross (football, wrestling), Ron White (basketball) and Richard Wynne (football) are the other inductees. George Anderson will posthumously receive this year’s Image Award for his work as a youth track and field coach.
