Bromley Printing is pleased to have Bill "Boom Boom" Brown, old #30 on their sales team. Mr. Brown had an exceptional career with the Vikings from 1962-1974. Bill holds Minnesota records for most games played by a running back (182), most consecutive games played by a running back (101), and most games started by a running back (111)...Ranks third in team history for career rushing yards (5,757), trailing only Robert Smith (6,818) and Chuck Foreman (5,879)...His 1,627 career attempts is a team record and his 52 rushing touchdowns is tied for the top mark in team history...Led the team in rushing in 1964, '65, '66 and '68 and ranks fourth in team history with 456 points scored, behind only Fred Cox, Fuad Reveiz and Cris Carter...His 9,237 combined yards (5,757 rushing, 3,177 receiving) ranks third in team history behind only Darrin Nelson and Cris Carter...During the prime of his career, he was one of the NFL's best at his position, playing in four Pro Bowls, starting in the 1968 game, went to the Super Bowl three times...Originally drafted in the second round by Chicago in 1961 and traded to Minnesota in 1962 for a fourth round choice in 1964...As a collegian, he was an All-Big 10 fullback while also winning the Big 10 shot put title with a school-record toss of 54'-10.5".

Brown joined the Bromley Printing sales team in 2000. Scott Bromley says, "Bill has been a great asset to our company. He had a record breaking football career and has had the same energy and enthusiasm with Bromley Printing. Our customers love him and he is a great guy to work with."

Brown keeps close contact with the Vikings, especially throughout the football season.  During the rest of the year, he can be found in the community helping with fund-raisers, speaking with local groups and regaling his football stories. 

Brown was inducted into the Viking's Ring of Honor in 2004, for his years of record setting performances as a running back under legendary coach Bud Grant. Bill has been active as Viking's Ambassadors, working with local officials and team representatives to build a new Viking's stadium in Anoka County. In 2005, Bill was one of the 22 players featured in the Minnesota Vikings Medallion series sponsored by the Star Tribune.