Earl Cooper (American football) "The Catch" in the versus the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper also appeared in two Super Bowls for the 49ers, even catching an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Montana in Super Bowl XVI versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He ended his career with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1986. Cooper graduated from high school in Lexington, Texas. He is now a teacher and coach in Pflugerville, Texas. Earl Cooper (American football) Marion Earl Cooper (born September 17, 1957) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (13th overall) of the 1980
Chad Brown (American football official) with an undisclosed illness. Chad Brown died after a lengthy illness on September 9, 2016, his 69th birthday. Umpire Barry Anderson switched his uniform number to 31 after Brown's death. Officials wore a memorial patch with the number 31 on their caps. Chad Brown (American football official) Chadwick Curtis "Chad" Brown Jr. (September 9, 1947 – September 9, 2016) was a National Football League official who officiated from 1992 through 2014. Brown served as an umpire and officiated in two Super Bowls (2001 and 2011) and served as an alternate (standby) official for Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999. He wore