Mack Brown reflects on loss of younger brother, Mel Brown

Posted Sep 3, 2021
University of North Carolina football coach Mack Brown spoke on ESPN about the loss of his younger brother Mel Brown. Mel Brown passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with cancer. “He was such a good person,” Brown said. “He’s tougher than I am, he’s nicer than I am. He’s a great father. I’m going to miss him.” (On3.com)

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