It is another sad day for the United States of America because one of the legendary heroes has passed away; the nation is mourning the death of Jim Brown.
The famous NFL footballer and activist died in Los Angeles at the age of 87. The news has left a shocking wave in the USA. Moreover, many celebrities and personalities have expressed their grief.
The former President of the United States, Barack Obama took to Twitter to express his tribute and said though he has not seen or met Jim, he is aware of his legacy.
He also called him the greatest footballer, actor, and social activist. Moreover, he inspired other black sportsmen to do the same.
He tweets,
โI was too young to remember Jim Brownโs playing days, but I knew his legacy. One of the greatest football players ever, he was also an actor and activist โ speaking out on civil rights, and pushing other Black athletes to do the same. Our thoughts are with Jimโs wife Monique, his children, and everyone who knew and admired him.โ
Read on to know more about the departed soul and the legendary Jim Brown.
Jim Brown
1. Introduction
Jim Brown is considered a legend in American sports. He was an outstanding professional footballer.
James Nathaniel was born in 1936.
He is popularly known as Jim Brown. As a footballer, he gained popularity for his role as running back while playing for Cleveland back in the 1950s.
2. Early Life
The legend was born on 17th February 1936 in Georgia. He performed well during college football. Thereafter, he decided to pursue football.
He slowly became an acclaimed footballer. Jim is also known for his numerous records and for being awarded American Honors.
3. Career
Brown was a natural footballer. His physical build and also stamina intimidated the opponents.
He was picked up by Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft of 1957.
There was no looking back. He started dominating in the rookie season itself. Moreover, he also started breaking many records.
Additionally, Jim Brown topped the table in touchdowns and rushing yards as a rookie. Moreover, he was awarded All-Pro honors for 8 seasons in a row. Also, he finished as the leader in rushing yards for these seasons.
He retired at the age of 30 years in 1966 and moreover, he was still at his best when he retired.
4. Social Activities
Jim Brown was a social activist seeking justice for blacks. Additionally, he was involved in civil rights movements.
He used to promote education and empowerment of blacks to bring about social balance. Jim tried to use his position to encourage his black counterparts to motivate youths. He also founded the Amer-I-Can.
5. Post Retirement
Post-retirement, Jim Browns started his career in acting. Thereafter, he got leading roles in many movies.
โThe Dirty Dozenโ and โIโm Gonna Git You Suckaโ were two movies that raised him to stardom in his acting career.
Jim Brownโs influence on NFL football and the community has been humongous and is certainly considered the best footballer of all time and also a national hero.
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