Sports1957–1965
Jim Brown
Nine seasons, never missed a game, retired at his peak as the greatest running back who ever lived. Brown's rushing records stood for decades and his activism off the field was equally powerful.
Origin
St. Simons Island, Georgia
JB
The Athletic Record
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