Any debate about the greatest player in NFL history is incomplete if Jim Brown's name isn't included.
Like many things about Brown, his political views were complicated. Brown, who was a key figure in the civil rights movement in the 1960s, wasto bring attention to social injustice.
."And protest is an impediment to that in the mind of Jim Brown. And those have always been his politics."In 1966 Brown was filming “The Dirty Dozen” in London, and there were production delays due to bad weather. When Browns owner Art Modell threatened to suspend Brown if he showed up late to training camp, Brown informed Modell he was retiring at age 30.
The most notable moment of Brown’s acting career might have come in the 1969 movie “100 Rifles,” when he and Raquel Welch had what is cited as the first interracial love scene in a mainstream movie.Brown also made headlines for problems away from the field. He had a series of legal issues, most of which involved allegations of violence against women.
Cleveland took Brown with the sixth pick of the 1957 NFL draft. He was an immediate star, leading the NFL in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns as a rookie, winning the Associated Press’ Most Outstanding Player award his first year. He won the Most Outstanding Player in 1958 too. Brown won MVP his final NFL season as well, in 1965.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Legendary Browns RB Jim Brown dies at 87Brown, whose name is still synonymous with greatness at the running back position more than 50 years after his final NFL game, died at his home in Los Angeles, his wife told the Associated Press. He was 87.
Read more »
Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back, dies at 87Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the '65 season to become an actor.
Read more »
Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back and civil rights pioneer, dead at 87BREAKING: Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back and civil rights pioneer, has died, the Cleveland Browns say. He was 87.
Read more »
Jim Brown, legendary NFL Hall of Famer and civil rights activist, dies at 87Brown was widely regarded as pro football’s greatest running back, who ended his sports career early to pursue acting and activism.
Read more »
Jim Brown, legendary NFL running back, civil rights activist and actor, dies at 87Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the '65 season to become an actor.
Read more »