Jim Brown 1936 - 2023

Jim Brown in 2000
Jim Brown was born on February 17th, 1936 in St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA and passed away on May 18th, 2023. He was 87.
  • Birth Name: James Nathaniel Brown
  • Height: 6' 2" (1.88 meters)
  • Spouse: Monique Brown (1997-2023)
    Sue Jones (1959-1972)
  • Children: Aris Brown
    Morgan Brown
    Karen Brown Ward
    Kim Brown
    Kevin Brown
    Jim N. Brown Jr.
  • Parents: Swinton Brown
    Theresa Brown

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    Noteworthy

    • He played fullback for NFL's Cleveland Browns from 1957-1965. He retired as the all-time NFL career rushing leader with 12,312 yards. That record stood for 19 years.

    Honors

    • He was named Rookie of the Year in 1957, and was named MVP four times: 1957, 1958, 1963 and 1965.
      He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
      He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
      He was inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1983.