Jim Brown - Career Overview

Date of Birth: February 17, 1936

Position: Running Back (RB)

Team: Cleveland Browns (CLE)

Career Span: 1957 - 1965

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

• Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee: Inducted in 1971, Jim Brown is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
• NFL MVP: Winner of the NFL Most Valuable Player award three times (1957, 1958, 1965).
• Rushing Titles: Led the NFL in rushing yards for eight consecutive seasons from 1957 to 1965.
• Career Rushing Yards: Accumulated 12,312 rushing yards during his career, averaging an impressive 5.2 yards per carry.
• Touchdowns: Scored a total of 106 touchdowns (99 rushing, 7 receiving) over his career.
• Pro Bowl Selections: Selected to the Pro Bowl every year he played (9 times).
• All-Pro Selections: Named First-team All-Pro in eight seasons (1957–1965) and Second-team All-Pro once (1964).
• Single-Season Rushing Record: Set a then-record of 1,527 rushing yards in 1963.

Legacy

Jim Brown's impact on the game of football extends beyond his statistics. He was known for his powerful running style, speed, and agility, which transformed the running back position. After retiring at the age of 30, he became an actor and civil rights activist, further solidifying his legacy as a multifaceted individual who made significant contributions both on and off the field.