John Brockington died on March 31, 2023, in San Diego, California, United States of America. A cause of death has not yet been given after John Brockington died.

John Brockington was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League with the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs.

At Ohio State, John Brockington was one of the Super Sophomores who led the Buckeyes to an undefeated season and a consensus national championship in 1968.

John Brockington retired with the second-most rushing yards in Packers franchise history with 5,024 yards. As of December 2022, John Brockington ranks fourth in all-time rushing yards as a Packer.

John Brockington was named 1st Team All-Pro in 1971, 1st and 2nd Team All-Pro in 1973, and All-NFC in 1972. John Brockington played left halfback in 1968 and 1969.

In his rookie year of 1971 with the Green Bay Packers, John Brockington was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.