Michael Brown Has Passed Away,

Brown, a versatile player who was tried at several skill positions during his career in the early ’80s at Texas, was well-liked by teammates and had been assisted my them in recent years.

He came to the Forty Acres as part of Fred Akers’ 1980 signing class out of Lake Highlands High in Dallas.  Brown’s biggest contributions as a player came in 1983.  The ’83 offense featured a “running back by committee” attack.  It was headed by Ronnie Robinson, Johnny “Sky” Walker and Mike Luck but included Terry Orr and Brown, a 5-11, 195 pound redshirt junior.

That Longhorn team posted a perfect 11-0 regular season in the university’s centennial year.

This Is A Letter From Terry Orr, Bill Heathcock, Adam Schrieber, Bryan Mallard,Chester Bryan, And Doug Dawson.

Dear Esteemed Longhorns,

We hope this letter finds you well. The signees are writing to you with a heartfelt appeal on behalf of the family of Michael Brown, a former University of Texas football letterman who played with distinction in the early 1980s. Michael’s contributions on the field brought pride and joy to our community, and his legacy as a Longhorn remains cherished by many.

Sadly, Michael passed away recently, leaving behind a family that is struggling to cover the funeral expenses. Despite their deep love and respect for Michael, they find themselves in a difficult financial situation, unable to give him the dignified farewell he deserves.

As a community that values our alumni and their contributions, we have an opportunity to come together and support Michael’s family during this challenging time. Your generous donations will help ensure that Michael is laid to rest with the honor and respect befitting a man who gave so much to our university and its athletic program.

No contribution is too small, and each donation will significantly alleviate Michael’s family’s financial burden. Please consider extending your support and compassion to help them through this painful period.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

TLSN will handle the donations and Doug Dawson will receive the check from TLSN to present to Michael’s family.

The Texas Legacy Support Network (TLSN) is dedicated to assisting former Longhorn student-athletes, support staff, and their families who qualify for temporary financial assistance. None of the TLSN Board members receive compensation for their services. Here is the donation link. https://texas-lsn.squarespace.com/send-donation-to 

In this particular case, donations for Michael Brown cannot be deducted from your income tax obligations. Call me if you have a question. 972-672-9071 

TLSN is a Longhorn Sports history educational website with a compassionate component.

https://texaslsn.org

TLSN is not associated with the UT Athletics Department or any organization closely aligned with UT.