Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis said of Jim Brown, "I never met a greater person." AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki "He transcended football," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said.

In this Oct. 2, 1960, file photo, Jim Brown sails over the line for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Cleveland. Jim Brown only played until 1965 but his impact in the ...

If we understand Jim Brown’s actual political beliefs over the last 50 years—and not the beliefs we projected onto him—his meeting with Trump should have surprised no one.

Brown’s 106 rushing touchdowns were also a record when he retired, 29 more than the second-best back, Jim Taylor (77). Brown also retired with 2,458.8 PPR points, which was 717.3 more than the ...

Michael Smith and Michael Holley take a look back at NFL legend Jim Brown, go through his resume of greatness and his complicated legacy with protest and women.

CLEVELAND — Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated. One man. Many versions. His greatness on the football field is beyond reproach. For generations, Brown, who died Thursday ...

The football world lost an all-time great on Thursday, as Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown died at the age of 87.Brown, widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport ...

Brown's wife of 26 years, Monique Brown, shared the news of his death on Instagram Friday afternoon. "It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Jim Brown," she wrote.

Brown was also cast in several later films as a leading man, including "The Split," "Riot" and "100 Rifles," where he received top billing over Raquel Welch and Burt Reynolds.

Former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown has died at the age of 87, his family announced on Friday. Here's a look at his life in photos.

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 1966, file photo, heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, right, visits Cleveland Browns running back and actor Jim Brown on the film set of "The Dirty Dozen" at Morkyate ...

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1965, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown (32) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Cleveland.