Jim Brown died on Thursday. He was 87 years old.
Brown is remembered as the single greatest icon of the Cleveland Browns franchise. Many still consider him the best running back to ever play in the NFL. He will also be remembered as a civil rights activist and an actor.
Monique Brown, his wife, shared the news on Twitter on Friday afternoon.
It did not take long for members of the sports media to take over social media with memories and tributes to Jim Brown.
RIP Jim Brown. pic.twitter.com/tzPmXfmdz5
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) May 19, 2023
Rest well Legend!! ???????????????????????? Left a Mark on the World beyond the Football Field https://t.co/Qsrp2KpPY6
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown was one of the best football players to ever put on an NFL jersey.. but he actually nigh have been a better lacrosse player. The stories of him at Syracuse are legendary. He was THAT kind of athlete https://t.co/Vl2tdFyYoo
— trey wingo (@wingoz) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown was long regarded as one of the greatest collegiate lacrosse players ever from his time at @SyracuseU. https://t.co/eqhYsBy7jV
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown, a three-time MVP and widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history, has died at the age of 87, his wife Monique confirmed in a statement on Instagram.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 19, 2023
RIP to an all-time great. pic.twitter.com/LC9s9oQ49W
#Browns Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the greatest running back of all time, has died at the age of 87. RIP Jim
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) May 19, 2023
Will never forget this moment: LeBron bows to Jim Brown. pic.twitter.com/yxXfgp70mq
— Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) May 19, 2023
RIP Jim Brown. Most dominant football player I ever had the pleasure of watching – and knowing. A force, on and off the field. THE No. 32.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 19, 2023
RIP. Reminds me of what I consider one of the greatest lines in the history of the Washington Post, from the great Shirley Povich:
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) May 19, 2023
“Jim Brown, born ineligible to play for the Redskins, integrated their end zone three times yesterday.” https://t.co/OsB7ggHfqa
Jim Brown was the greatest player to ever step on an NFL field. RIP.
— Mike Francesa (@MikeFrancesa) May 19, 2023
RIP to the legend Jim Brown????????
— Jason McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) May 19, 2023
It was cool as hell seeing him in the hallways and having conversations with him during my season in Cleveland!
A leader and difference maker on and off the field! pic.twitter.com/flxT28vyYY
.@TheRealTRizzo shares his thoughts on the passing of Jim Brown and just how special Brown was on the football field. RIP. pic.twitter.com/CS1mR3Wyyq
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 19, 2023
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