Dave Brown, a two-time consensus All-American as a Michigan defensive back in 1973 and '74, died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack, the Seattle Times reported today. Brown, who recently completed his fifth season as cornerbacks coach at Texas Tech, is remembered as a better man than he was a football player, saying something given his list of accomplishments on the field.

Brown was co-captain of Bo Schembechler's 1974 team and a first round draft choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent most of his 16-year career with the Seattle Seahawks, earning enshrinement into the team's Ring of Honor, before retiring in 1990. He was 52 years old when he passed away during a pickup basketball game.

"Dave lived a great life that anyone could be proud of," Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach said in a statement. "He was one of the best people I have ever known. He had a tremendous impact on our program based on the kind of person he was. He will be missed, but we are honored to have had the opportunity to know him."

Brown is survived by wife, Rhonda, and sons, Aaron and Sterling. He was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and held weekly Bible studies for Texas Tech athletes.

"Dave Brown was a leader. Dave Brown was a family man. Dave Brown was dedicated. Dave Brown was a man who believed in God," said Charlie Young, a former Seahawks teammate. "There's no sadness in that. Any person that believes in God is going to a better place. And that was Dave."

"He's one of the greatest athletes I've ever seen," former Michigan and Seahawks safety Don Dufek told the Lubbock newspaper. "I was fortunate to play with him all through college and the pros. ... The remarkable thing is he never got hurt. I never remember him hardly being sick."

For the entire article from the Times, click here: Dave Brown.