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Jim Brown: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | James Nathaniel Brown |
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Born | February 17, 1936 • St. Simons Island • Georgia |
Died | May 18, 2023 (aged 87) • Los Angeles • California |
Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (1971) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1971) • 1 NFL championship • 3 NFL Most Valuable Player awards • 8 All-Pro selections • 9 Pro Bowl selections • 1963 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) |
Education | Syracuse University |
Height/Weight | 6 ft 2 inches, 232 lb (1.88 m, 105 kg) |
Position | fullback |
Jersey Number | 32 (Cleveland Browns, 1957–1965) |
Draft | Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round (sixth overall) of the 1957 NFL draft. |
Games Played | 118 |
Rushing Attempts | 2359 |
Touchdowns | 106 |
Yards Gained By Passing | 12312 |
Yards Per Attempt | 5.2 |
Top Questions
What college did Jim Brown attend?
Jim Brown attended Syracuse University.
What position did Jim Brown play?
Jim Brown played fullback.
How tall was Jim Brown?
Jim Brown was 6 ft 2 inches, 232 lb (1.88 m, 105 kg).
How many times did Jim Brown win the MVP?
Jim Brown won three NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
How many times was Jim Brown selected to the Pro Bowl?
Jim Brown was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.
When was Jim Brown inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Jim Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
When was Jim Brown born?
Jim Brown was born on February 17, 1936, in St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States.
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