Chet Brooks
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | January 1, 1966 Midland, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | January 16, 2026 (aged 60) Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | David W. Carter (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1988: 11th round, 303rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Terrance Donnell "Chet" Brooks (January 1, 1966 – January 16, 2026) was an American professional football player who a safety for three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies
Career
Brooks attended the Texas A&M University, where he coined the name "Wrecking Crew" for the Aggies' defense.[2]
Brooks was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 11th round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 303rd overall pick.[3] 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.
Death
Brooks died from cancer on 16 January 2026, at the age of 60.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Chet Brooks Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer Chet Brooks Passes Away
- ^ Terrance "Chet" Donnell Brooks
External links
- Chet Brooks at IMDb