[서울=RNX뉴스] 박은경 기자 = Raiders Legend Willie Brown Dies at Age 78

According to 'USA Today,' his death was confirmed on Tuesday by Raiders team owner Mark Davis.

The legendary cornerback played 16 seasons in the NFL, 12 of which were with the Raiders. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker, via press release Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker, via press release Brown intercepted 54 passes in the 204 games of his career and also scored two touchdowns.

He helped the Raiders make it to three AFL chamipionships, six AFC Championships and two Super Bowls.

Brown is best known for intercepting a pass from Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XI.

He ran 75 yards to make the touchdown. He also served as Raiders defensive backs coach from 1979-1988.

His cause of death has not yet been revealed.