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FOOTBALL NAME | Brown Jim

"Jim Brown's College Career at Syracuse"

Last updated 📅 2025-02-17

Much of what we are reminded of about the legendary running back Jim Brown was from his NFL playing days in Cleveland. Brown was an equally fantastic colleague in football at Syracuse University.

Brown, in 1956, had a season where his rushing yards per game read something like 197 yards, 162, 155, 154 & 151 yards! He ended up with 986 yards for the season, ranking him third in the nation and giving him the nod for unanimous All-America status for the Orangemen.

But that wasn’t it for “First Down Brown’s” accolades, though, as he also kicked for Syracuse. This is evident at the Colgate game in 1956 when Jim scored six touchdowns and kicked seven extra points. That was 43 points in a 61-7 Cuse victory. Jim Brown won on the ballot to be enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995, and the University retired the number 44. The Cleveland Browns wasted no time making Jim their first-round pick in the 1957 NFL Draft.

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  • FOOTBALL NAME: Brown Jim, Jim Brown
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Syracuse Orange
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 44
  • OTHER: CollegeFootball Hall of Fame
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"Brown, Jim"

Step into the realm of undeniable greatness. This series will explore the monumental career of Jim Brown, a figure often cited as the greatest running back in the history of the NFL. More than just a player, Brown was a force of nature, possessing a rare combination of speed, power, and agility that left defenders in his wake. His dominance during his all-too-brief but utterly spectacular nine-year career with the Cleveland Browns redefined the running back position and set statistical benchmarks that would stand for decades.
From his explosive debut, earning Rookie of the Year honors, to his three MVP awards and eight rushing titles, Brown's impact was immediate and sustained. We'll delve into the statistics that cemented his legendary status, the championship he brought to Cleveland, and the awe he inspired in opponents and fans alike. Join us as we celebrate the unparalleled legacy of Jim Brown, a true titan of the gridiron whose influence on the game remains profound. Find more photos and a Big thanks to the image above courtesy of NFL Past Players - Jim Brown Step into the realm of undeniable greatness. This series will explore the monumental career of Jim Brown, a figure often cited as the greatest running back in the history of the NFL...
FOOTBALL NAME | Brown Jim

"Jim Brown, the Man the Myth, The Legend"

Born February 17, 1936, in St Simons, Georgia, was the all-time great running back Jim Brown. Brown in 1956 had a season where his rushing yards per game read something like 197 yards, 162, 155, 154 & 151 yards! He ended up with 986 yards for the season ranking him third in the nation and giving him the nod for unanimous All-America status. But that wasn’t it for “First Down Brown’s” scoring, though as he also kicked for Syracuse. The Cleveland Browns wasted no time at all to make Jim their first-round pick in the 1957 NFL Draft per the ProFootballHOF.com site. Brown played all nine of his years as a pro in Cleveland amassing 12312 yards rushing and 15459 total accumulated yards. The powerful back scored 756 points in those nine years in the NFL and played in a Pro Bowl every season in the League including being selected as the 1957 Rookie of the Year. Jim was the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in three different seasons! The Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971’s ceremonies enshrined Jim Brown into their Canton, Ohio Museum of legends.