His death, which occurred on April 23, 2025, was announced on April 28 by both the Green Bay Packers and the University of Maryland.

Tom Brown, a notable athlete who made history as the first MLB player to win a Super Bowl, passed away at the age of 84.

Born in Laureldale, Pennsylvania, Brown graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring before later residing in Salisbury, Maryland.

Brown began his professional sports career in baseball, playing as the starting first baseman for the Senators on Opening Day in 1963.

He transitioned to football that same year, being drafted by the Green Bay Packers from the University of Maryland, where he joined the legendary Vince Lombardi's team.

During his NFL career, Brown was part of the Packers' championship-winning team in 1966 and secured Super Bowl titles in 1967 and 1968.

Over 71 regular-season games, he recorded 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries, along with two playoff interceptions.

After his successful tenure with the Packers, he finished his professional career with the Washington Redskins in 1969.

Brown's time with the Redskins was brief; he played only one game before retiring from the NFL.

In recognition of his contributions to sports, he was inducted into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame.

Post-retirement, Brown dedicated himself to his community by running Tom Brown's Rookie League in Salisbury from 1989 to 2015, providing sports opportunities for children aged 5-12.

In addition to his football career, Brown was a standout in baseball, earning first-team All-American honors in 1962 with a remarkable batting average of .387.