Football legend Jim Brown deceased at 87
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He was larger than life man. the guy played for 9 years and did more in that span of time than some of the greatest ever did in 12+. In 1963 he ran for 1863 yards. Averaged 6.4 yards a carry and 133 yards a game. GOAT indeed.
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Just a total beast who made an everlasting impact on the game. An inspiration to who knows how many RBs and other football players.
God got Himself one hell of a RB today. That's a nice backfield with Brown and Walter.
Whatever he died of I hope it was peaceful, painless, and he had family and friends with him.
God got Himself one hell of a RB today. That's a nice backfield with Brown and Walter.
Whatever he died of I hope it was peaceful, painless, and he had family and friends with him.
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So pleased to see Bears fans realizing who the greatest RB ever is. RIP Jim Brown.
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Bumped into him twice in airports with my father who was a huge jim brown the player and man fan. He was very gracious, shook hands, spoke a minute and then went on his way.
RIP GOAT
RIP GOAT
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Here were the 5 guys drafted before Jim Brown in the '57 draft:
#5: Len Dawson, Pittsburgh. Didn't make it with the Steelers, HOF QB with the Chiefs
#4: Ron Kramer, Packers. HOF
#3: John Brodie, 49ers. Good QB
#2: Jon Arnett, Rams. Good halfback
#1: Paul Hornung, Pack. The Golden Boy
#5: Len Dawson, Pittsburgh. Didn't make it with the Steelers, HOF QB with the Chiefs
#4: Ron Kramer, Packers. HOF
#3: John Brodie, 49ers. Good QB
#2: Jon Arnett, Rams. Good halfback
#1: Paul Hornung, Pack. The Golden Boy
Drafts are like snowflakes, no two are alike.
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Seems like a true great on and off the field
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Agreed. A GOAT on the field and even better off it. Hope there's a tribute like all NBA teams did for Bill Russell because that's only analogous on and off that's so similar I can think of.
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