Tim Brown Biography

Timothy Donell Brown, born on July 22, 1966, is an American former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to achieve that honor. As of 2023, Brown serves as the league chairman and commissioner of The Arena League, an indoor football league that began play in 2024. Brown attended the University of Notre Dame from 1984 to 1987, earning the nickname Touchdown Timmy, and set a freshman record with twenty-eight receptions in his first season. In 1987, he caught 34 passes for 846 yards, returned 23 kickoff returns for 456 yards, rushed for 144 yards, and returned 34 punts for 401 yards, scoring eight touchdowns. Notre Dame won the national title in 1988, the year after Brown graduated from college. He was named an All-American twice and won the 1987 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first pure wide receiver to win the award.