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Antonio Brown Purchases Ownership Stake in Arena League’s Albany Empire

NFL free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has purchased an ownership stake in the Albany Empire of the National Arena League, the team announced on Thursday.

Brown, who will be a part owner of the team, will also be joined by his dad Eddie, who will also be part of the franchise. Eddie Brown was a star offensive player for the Albany Firebirds in the 1990s.

“First and foremost, I’m excited and grateful to be a part of the Albany Empire,” Brown said in the introductory press conference. 

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