“We set the example of what it takes to be not just a New England Patriots football player, but what it means to be a champion.” – Troy Brown
Troy Brown hosts his Celebrity Bingo for charity
From humility to versatility, from dedication and hard work to skill and speed, Troy Brown represents everything the Patriots stand for. Throughout his career, he’s made big plays catching the ball and returning punts.
Over the course of his 15 year NFL career, Troy Brown has never played for any other team than the New England Patriots. His loyalty is nearly unmatched – he’s one of only four players in the Patriots’ history to play for the team for 15 seasons. He’s stuck through ups and downs to win three Super Bowls and make his mark in the record books. He is first in Patriots’ history in all-time receptions (577) and second in receiving yardage (6,366), and he’s also been elected team captain for six seasons. Brown retired in 2008.
As a member of the New England Patriots, Troy has become a fan favorite for his activities both on and off the field. He was awarded the 2004 Ron Burton Community Service Award for the Patriot most dedicated to serving the community in a positive way. Troy’s charitable efforts have included a national spokesperson campaign for the United Way, where his famed “Bingo” slogan was coined. He currently hosts an annual “Troy Brown Celebrity Bingo” event that brings over 900 participants to Gillette Stadium competing for over $10,000 in prize money. The event helps fund Celebrities for Charity Foundation and other children’s charities. Troy is also actively involved with the Inner City Scholarship fund.
“It truly has been an honor, truly an honor, to coach you as a professional football player.”
- Bill Belicheck, Head Coach, New England Patriots
“Troy Brown to me is the consummate Patriot because of what he did on the field, the way he conducted himself off the field and the fact that he always put team first.”
- Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO, The Kraft Group
Troy Brown….
- Is the Patriots’ Patriots all-time leading receiver with 557 career receptions and places second on the franchise’s receiving yardage list with 6,366 yards
- Is the Patriots all-time leading receiver in the postseason with 58 catches in 20 playoff games
- Earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl following the 2001 season and became just the third Patriots wide receiver to be selected to the Pro Bowl since 1970 (Stanley Morgan, 4 and Terry Glenn, 1)
Troy Brown's Take on the Patriots Loss to Jets | Audio | January16, 2011
