Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated.
, has long been the standard of excellence for running backs, a freakish blend of brute power and blazing speed who in many ways changed the NFL forever.“He’s 1,” said Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, the league's career rushing leader. ” Payton, two. I fall three."
And there's a much less flattering personal side to Brown, who was accused of domestic violence during a time when women's cries for help were often completely ignored or muted. Over the next eight seasons, Brown racked up 12,312 yards rushing, scored 126 touchdowns and averaged 5.2 yards per carry. Despite playing in just 118 games — he never missed one — he still ranks among career leaders in average , rushing TDs and rushing yards .
While he was still playing, Brown founded the Negro Industrial and Economic Union, an organization focused on creating jobs and supporting Black entrepreneurs. “I really just thought of him as the greatest Cleveland Brown to ever play,” James wrote on his Instagram page."Then I started my own journey as a professional athlete and realized what he did socially was his true greatness. When I choose to speak out, I always think about Jim Brown. I can only speak because Jim broke down those walls for me.”
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