Dodge City Community College Athletics

Larry Brown
Football 
Induction Year: 1986

Larry Brown was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Schenley High School. He attended Dodge City Junior College and Kansas State University. In 1969, he became a member of the NFL's Washington Redskins. Through determination, to overcome deafness in one ear, his athletic ability was brought to the forefront and the eight round draft choice (191st pick) becoming one of football's greatest. Brown played for the Conquistadors from 1965-1966 and during his sophomore year earned All-KJCCC first team honors, along with NJCAA honorable mention All-American honors. He helped the Conquistadors to a 6-3-1 record in 1966 and a tie for third place in the KJCCC. 

During the eight years with the Redskins, his contributions as an athlete were noted by many honors he received including: he was the first halfback in the history of the NFL to rush for over 1,250 yards and was named the MVP in the NFL in 1972. He retired in 1977 from football and became a personal financial management advisor for E.F. Hutton. In 1981, he became a Xerox business and community relations manager for the Mid-Atlantic/Coastal region. He has acted as a special assistant to the Director of Minority Enterprise at the Department of Commerce. 

Throughout his tenure as a professional athlete and thereafter, Mr. Brown has been committed to helping others. His humanitarian nature committed him to a continued involvement with youth, underprivileged, handicapped, and the elderly. He is respected for many reasons, especially for his willingness and ability to inspire those who like himself have had to meet and conquer numerous obstacles. 

Larry Brown was selected as Dodge City Community College's Distinguished Alumnus in 1972 and was a part of the inaugural 2021 NJCAA Foundation Hall of Fame class