“He’s the one who taught me the importance of working hard at a young age. He’s retired now, but he worked for the electric company and I remember his work ethic.” AJ Brown once said about his father. These words from the standout wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles reflect the profound influence his father had on his athletic career. With the unwavering support of his father, Arthur Brown, and mother, Josette Robertson, AJ Brown continues to strive for NFL glory.

AJ Brown’s father, Arthur Brown, was a director at Southland Oil Co. in Jackson, Mississippi. According to a report by NFL.com, Brown’s father retired in 2009 after a serious workplace accident. He was seriously injured while working for the Starkville electric company, where he worked for 24 years.

In addition to his father’s influence, Brown also highlighted his father’s passion for baseball.”He was a good athlete as a child”, continued the Eagles’ star WR. “His sport was baseball and he was really good at it.”

Besides his father, AJ Brown’s entrepreneur mother Josette Robertson is one of his biggest inspirations. She runs a jewelry store called Joe’s Sharing the Jewels“I love sharing peace, love, joy, positive vibes and jewels,” says her official website. She is also the mother of AJ Brown’s twin sisters Reva and Shareda, who live in Nashville, Tennessee.”Welcome, my name is Josette Robertson. I am a mother of three and MeeMee of five.“, says Robertson’s website.

She had previously humorously revealed details about her third pregnancy, as his parents thought they were done having children after his two sisters were born.”I apologized to God after I found out about the pregnancy,“, said Josette. “We said we were done. It would be two girls. But now we joke, and I tell his dad that he prayed for him, that he prayed against me, so he would have someone to carry on his name.”

Despite everything, the Ole Miss Rebels player never failed to thank the support of his father, who gave him the right competitive drive and encouraged him.

The influence of AJ Brown’s father on his son’s sporting career

The 27-year-old NFL player also idolized his father for pushing him to be the best he can be. “I remember him telling me at a very young age: If you don’t try to be the best, then you have to find something else.”, recalled the former Tennessee Titans player.

AJ Brown’s father instilled not only a strong work ethic but also humility in his athletic son. An incident shared with Woods by his high school coach is a good example of this. Woods revealed in an interview with the Philadelphia Eagles Inquirer that he was inspired by Brown’s reaction when he informed the NFL WR about the availability of the No. 1 jersey. “I would love to wear No. 1, but I have to talk to my dad,” Brown said. After talking to his father, he informed his coach, “My dad doesn’t want me to wear No. 1. That means I’m the best player on the team.“ and thereby demonstrate their deep connection and modesty.

Even when Brown decided to play football in high school and played outstanding games, attracting the attention of Nick Saban of Alabama, who was in Mississippi State territory, his father only praised him modestly, saying: “You did something small.“Brown added: “He always noticed when something was wrong with me, when I was irritated or whatever on the field. He always watched me.” AJ Brown’s accomplishments on the field speak volumes about his father’s teachings to remain humble and grounded despite success.