Jim Brown, one of the NFL’s all-time greatest players, a social activist and actor, dies at 87

The football world lost an all-time great on Thursday, as Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown died at the age of 87. Brown, widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, had a long and distinguished post-playing career life as both an actor and a civil rights activist.  Brown … Read more

Jim Brown dies at 87: NFL recently created annual rushing award in Cleveland Browns legend’s honor

Getty Images Jim Brown led the NFL in rushing eight times during his nine-year NFL career. From now on, the player who leads the league in rushing will receive a trophy named in honor of Brown, who passed away Thursday night at the age of 87. During this past year’s NFL Honors, Hall of Fame … Read more