Put Herb Brown in among the famous Oregonians who flies under the radar in the world of sports.

The older brother (by 4 1/2 years) of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown is an accomplished casaba coach in his own right.

Brown, who turns 85 in March, is most well-known for his time spent as head coach of the Detroit Pistons from 1975-77.

But Brown’s resume is replete with stops throughout the world. The native New Yorker has had assistant coaching jobs with eight franchises, including the Trail Blazers. He was a member of Maurice Cheeks’ Portland staff from 2001-03.