Clarence Brooks (American football)

Clarence Brooks
Personal information
Born(1951-05-20)May 20, 1951
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 2016(2016-09-17) (aged 65)
Weston, Florida, U.S.
Career history
Awards and highlights

Clarence Brooks (May 20, 1951 – September 17, 2016) was an American football coach. He was the defensive line coach of the Baltimore Ravens from 2005 to 2015.[1] He also served as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins.

Brooks won Super Bowl XLVII as part of the Ravens' coaching staff.[2]

He died of esophageal cancer on September 17, 2016, in Weston, Florida at age 65.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Ravens Assistant Coach Clarence Brooks Passes Away". Baltimore Ravens. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  2. ^ "Super Bowl XLVII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens - February 3rd, 2013". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Middlehurst-Schwartz, Michael (September 17, 2016). "Ravens assistant coach Clarence Brooks dies after battle with cancer". USA Today. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Walker, Childs (September 17, 2016). "Ravens longtime assistant coach Clarence Brooks dies at 65 after battle with cancer". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 17, 2021.