Jim Brown
| First Name | James |
| Middle Name | Nathaniel |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Full Name at Birth | James Nathaniel Brown |
| Age | 75 |
| Date of Birth | February 17, 1936 |
| Birthplace | St. Simons Island, GA |
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Weight (lb) | 232 |
| Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Manhasset High School |
| University | Syracuse |
| Occupation Category | Football (American) |
| Position | Fullback |
| Draft | Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1957 NFL Draft. |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1971 |
| Claim to Fame | Often thought of as not only the Greatest player in NFL history, but also the greatest Lacrosse player in history |
James Nathaniel "Jim" Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back for the NFL Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965. In 2002, he was named by Sporting News as the greatest professional football player ever. He is considered to be one of the greatest professional athletes the U.S. has ever produced.
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American Football Career
| Year | Team | Position | Games | Games Started |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 12 | 12 |
| 1959 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 12 | 12 |
| 1960 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 12 | 12 |
| 1961 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 14 | 14 |
| 1962 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 14 | 14 |
| 1963 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 14 | 14 |
| 1964 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 14 | 14 |
| 1965 | Cleveland Browns | FB | 14 | 14 |
Filmography
Selected Jim Brown film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2006
Sideliners
Monroe
2005
Dream Street
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2002
On the Edge
Chad Grant
1999
New Jersey Turnpikes
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1990
Twisted Justice
Morris
1990
Hammer, Slammer, & Slade
Slammer
1990
Killing American Style
Sunset
1989
L.A. Heat
Captain
1985
Lady Blue
Stoker
1985
Lady Blue
Stoker
1977
Vengeance
Isaac
Director Credits
1999
Keeping the Music Alive
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Producer Credits
2010
Frontliners
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1977
The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
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NFL MVP Award from the Associated Press
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Bert Bell Award
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10,000 Rushing Yards Club
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National Football League 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
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National Football League | NFL's 1960s All-Decade Team
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Syracuse Orange football
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Cleveland Browns 1964 NFL Champions
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971
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