Former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown has died at the age of 87, his family announced on Friday.
Brown led the NFL in rushing yards in eight of his nine seasons in the league. No other running back in NFL history has led the league in rushing more than four times.
Brown retired after nine seasons to pursue a career in entertainment. He was also and activist in the Civil Rights movement.
Here’s a look at his life in photos:
Brown graduated from Syracuse in 1957 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army ROTC.
Brown rushed for 2,091 yards and scored 26 touchdowns during his college career at Syracuse.
Brown lettered in four sports (football, lacrosse, basketball and track) during his college career at Syracuse.
