A. B. Brown

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Anthony "A.B." Brown (born in 1965) was an American football running back who played for the West Virginia Mountaineers in collegiate play and played for the New York Jets in the NFL.

[edit] Collegiate Career

A.B., a transfer from Big East rival Pittsburgh, was one of the premiere backs for the Mountaineers during their 1988 run to the National Championship, where they lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. A.B., along with Undra Johnson and Eugene Napoleon, made up the great depth at running back. A.B., whose final game as a Pitt Panther was his 100-yard performance against the Mountaineers, ranks as one of the more memorable backs in West Virginia University.

[edit] Professional Career

As a pro in the NFL, A.B. rushed for a career 117 yards with a touchdown in his four season career with the New York Jets. After his stint in the NFL, Brown became a club tennis professional.

Preceded by Undra Johnson	WVU Starting Running Back 1987	Succeeded by himself Undra Johnson
Preceded by himself	WVU Starting Running Back 1988 (Shared with Undra Johnson)	Succeeded by Garrett Ford, Jr.

v • d • e West Virginia Mountaineers Starting Running Backs Ira Rodgers • Artie Owens • Dwayne Woods • Dave Riley • Robert Alexander • Curlin Beck • Ron Wolfley • John Holifield • A.B. Brown • Undra Johnson • Garrett Ford, Jr. • Michael Beasley • Adrian Murrell • Robert Walker • Amos Zereoue • Avon Cobourne • Quincy Wilson • Kay-Jay Harris • Steve Slaton • Noel Devine