By Darin Your quick hit of gridiron greatness and historical highlights!
Forget your modern-day scoring explosions – back in 1956, one man put on a show that still defies belief. We’re talking 43 points. In one game. Today, we’re diving into the legendary performance of Jim Brown against Colgate, so dominant it sounds like fiction. Get ready for a true Pigskin Pearl!
The Morning Union
The Springfield Union
Springfield, Massachusetts · Sunday, November 18, 1956
Syracuse’s Number 44 had 197-yards rushing, scored six touchdowns, and seven two-point conversions to reach the lofty point total. Brown, on his second TD (a 15-yard scamper), set the individual Syracuse record for a single-season rushing yardage, surpassing the previous record set by George Davis in 1949.
The Football Fix: Fast Facts (20-30 seconds)
- The Date: November 17, 1956.
- The Setting: Syracuse vs. Colgate. A heated rivalry where Jim Brown decided to write his own chapter in the record books.
- The Stat Line: Brown, playing for Syracuse, scored an unbelievable six rushing touchdowns. But he wasn’t done! He also kicked seven extra points!
- The Total: That’s 43 points by one player in a single game, contributing to a massive 61-7 victory.
- The Context: At the time, that was a national single-game scoring record, and it firmly cemented his unanimous All-America status that season. This was a man who truly did everything for his team.
The Historical “Nugget” (15-20 seconds)
What makes this a true gem? It wasn’t just how much he scored, but how. Imagine the sheer athleticism of carrying the ball for six scores, then having the precision and nerve to kick seven extra points on top of that. This wasn’t just a running back; this was a complete football force, showcasing the versatility that would make him a pro football icon. This performance was a preview of the unparalleled dominance he’d bring to the Cleveland Browns.
Evansville Courier and Press
The Evansville Courier
Evansville, Indiana · Sunday, November 18, 1956
The Morning Union
The Springfield Union
Springfield, Massachusetts · Sunday, November 18, 1956
Jim Brown: Mr. Record Breaker
