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Also Known As James Nathaniel Brown
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

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.
When was Jim Brown inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Jim Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
How many times was Jim Brown selected to the Pro Bowl?
Jim Brown was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.
What position did Jim Brown play?
Jim Brown played fullback.
When was Jim Brown born?
Jim Brown was born on February 17, 1936, in St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States.
What college did Jim Brown attend?
Jim Brown attended Syracuse University.

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