HALL OF FAME

INDUCTEE

Robert Brooks

AUGUST 27, 2004

 

·        1998 graduate of Greenwood High School

·        3-year football Letterman at GHS

·        In 1987 selected to the All-State Team and to the Shrine Bowl Team.  Was also GHS’s Most Valuable Player

·        2-time State Champion in both the 110 high hurdles and the 300 intermediate hurdles

·        Attended the University of South Carolina on an Athletic Scholarship

·        In 1988 was voted to the Freshman All-American Team

·        Was a 3-year starter for the USC Gamecocks

·        Held school record for the longest play from scrimmage for 15 years

·        Ranks 3rd in career receptions at 156

·        Ranks 3rd in career receiving yards at 2211

·        Holds USC school record for 110 meter hurdles with a time of 14.04 seconds

·        Graduated in 3 and ½ years from USC with a degree in retail.

·        Member of the 1995-96 Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers

·        Holds the NFL and Green Bay Packer record for the longest pass reception of 99 yards from Brett Favre.

·        Holds the NFL record for the highest career punt return average of 15.3 yards

·        Holds Green Bay Packer single season receiving record with 1497 yards and the most 100-yard receiving games in a season with 9

·        1995 All-Pro and All-Madden team selections

·        Inventor of the “Lambeau Leap” touchdown celebration

·        Successful businessman owning a commercial real estate company, restaurants, and a record label.

·        Devout Christian and President of Men of God Ministries, Inc.