Chet Brooks

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Chet Brooks
Born: (1966-01-01) January 1, 1966 (age 58)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Safety
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight191 lb (87 kg)
College Texas A&M
High school Dallas Carter (Dallas, Texas)
NFL draft 1988, Round: 11 / Pick 303
Career history
As player
1988–1990 San Francisco 49ers
Career highlights and awards

Terrance Donnell "Chet" Brooks (born January 1, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and coined the name "Wrecking Crew" for their defense. [1] Brooks was selected by the 49ers in the 11th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. [2] He started in Super Bowl XXIV.

Brooks suffered a career-ending injury during the 49ers' game vs. the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 4, 1990.

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References

  1. Griffin, Tim (July 28, 2008). "Revisiting the 'Wrecking Crew' and 'Blackshirts'". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved December 3, 2008.
  2. "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.