Jim Brown was born on February 17, 1936 in St. Simons Island,
Georgia.
Best known as the star fullback for the National Football
League's Cleveland Browns, 1957-1965. In 1971 Jim Brown was
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Being the only man to be inducted into three sports Halls
of Fame you will find Jim Brown in Pro Football, College Football,
and Lacrosse.
A great Lacrosse player for Syracuse University. Jim Brown
was inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame, in 1983.
Trying to spoof his own image, Jim Brown had a role in I'M
GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA in 1988.
Despite only playing nine seasons, Jim Brown retired as the
all-time NFL career rushing leader with 12,312 yards. The
record stood for 19 years. Brown never missed an NFL game
in his career due to injury.
After a long absence from mainstream movies, In 1987 Jim
Brown took a role in Arnold Schwarzenegger's THE
RUNNING MAN.
Jim Brown's other notable credits include...