Орландо Браун: Жизнь и трагическая смерть футболиста "Зевса"

American football player (1970–2011)

Orlando Claude Brown Sr. (November 12, 1970 – September 23, 2011) was an American football player who played offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. He attended Howard D. Woodson High School. He played college football for Willie Jeffries at South Carolina State University. He was nicknamed "Zeus".

Brown was born in 1970 in Washington, D. C. Brown attended H. D. Woodson Senior High School. He went to South Carolina State University and played offensive tackle.

Brown signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He spent three seasons with the Browns.

In 1996, the Browns franchise was moved by owner Art Modell to Baltimore, becoming the Baltimore Ravens. In his first stint as a Raven, Brown who, at 6 foot 7, 360 pounds, was known as an energetic and intimidating player, earned the nickname "Zeus".

Brown spent the 2001 and 2002 seasons in rehabilitation before he was picked back up by the Ravens in 2003. During the 2003 season, Brown started at both offensive and defensive tackle in a game against the Oakland Raiders. He remained with the team until being released in March 2006. Following his retirement, Brown retained ties with the Ravens and mentored players. In September 2009, Brown was arrested and charged with third degree burglary and destruction of property. The charges were later dropped.

Brown was found dead on September 23, 2011, in his Baltimore townhouse. The state medical examiner ruled that Brown died of diabetic ketoacidosis, an ailment common among diabetics and caused by high blood sugar and lack of insulin.

Brown had three sons and two daughters. One son, Orlando Jr., plays in the National Football League.