In 1959, Jim Brown led the NFL for the 3rd straight year with 1329 yards and 14 touchdowns. Here he is against the Chicago Cardinals.
Even though he played over 60 years ago, few NFL players have had the impact Jim Brown did. Considered the greatest running back ever by many he's the only player to average 100 yards a game for a career.
Jim Brown carries the football against the Pittsburgh Steelers while Browns offensive tackle Monte Clark (#73) provides a block on Steelers defender John Baker (#78). The image appears to date from the 1964 season, when Brown led the NFL with 1,446 rushing yards and helped the Cleveland Browns capture the NFL Championship.
Late 1950s era NFL - The great Jim Brown carries against the Philadelphia Eagles defense - Defensive End Tom Scott is in the foreground.
Jim Brown's rushing record of 12,312 yards stood until 1983, 18 years and his Rushing Touchdown record of 106 wasn't broken until 1987 - 18 years later. Here he is against Green Bay in the 1965 Title Game.
Billy Ray Smith and Ordell Braase of the Colts move in on Jim Brown. In 1965, Jim Brown was, once again, the NFL's top rusher with 1544 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. It was his 9th and final season as he retired as the NFL's All-Time Leading Rusher with 12,312 and top Rushing Touchdown Scorer with 106. Both records would stand until broken by Walter Payton. The Rushing Yards record in 1983 and the Rushing Touchdowns in 1987.
Some late 1950s classic NFL - the great Jim Brown carries against the Colts defense - The Colt all the way to the right is "Big Daddy" Gene Lipscomb.
Some early 1960s NFL action between Green Bay and Cleveland - Jim Brown carries into line as Willie Davis plays off a block to meet him.
The Great Jim Brown carries against the Steelers defense in the 1963 NFL Hall of Fame Game. Started in 1962, the traditional preseason game starts the upcoming NFL season. The Steelers won this 16-7. Shown here along with Jim Brown are - Steelers veterans John Baker, #78 and #50 John Reger as well a youngster Myron Pottios, #66. The Brown's #66, Gene Hickerson can be seen as well.
Tight End Johnny Brewer gets between Browns runner Jim Brown and Redskins Pro Bowler Rod Breedlove, sometime during the early 1960s NFL.
Some early 1960s decade Action - The Great Jim Brown gets behind the blocking of Tight End Johnny Brewer as Brewer takes on Eagles linebacker Maxie Baughan. That's Eagles Defensive End Bobby Richards behind Brown.
Jim Brown in action against the newly formed Dallas Cowboys in 1960. That's Tom Franckhauser of Purdue diving in stop him and Gene Hickerson, #66 is in the background.
The Great Jim Brown. Became the NFL's top All-Time Runner in 1964 when he surpassed Joe Perry with 10,768 rushing yards. When he retired in 1965 his career rushing total was 12,312. That remained the most All-Time mark until Walter Payton's 13,309 in 1984.
Part of the Cleveland Browns offense - Offensive lineman John Wooten, Gene Hickerson and Monte Clark lead the way for the great Jim Brown during the early 1960's. Clark was with Cleveland from 1963 to 1969, Wooten from 1959 to 1967 and Gene Hickerson manned the Browns line for 15 seasons - 202 games from 1958 to 1973.
Jim Brown in the latter end of his 9-year career.
Jim Brown gets past the line of scrimmage in the 1964 NFL Championship game against the Colts. Underdog Cleveland shocked the powerhouse Colts to the tune of a 27-0 beating as Brown rushed for 114 yards as the Browns claimed they're first NFL Title in 9 seasons. Colt #36 is linebacker Bill Pellington. Pellington reportedly had a reputation of being one of the league's roughest, meanest, dirtiest players of that time.
Taking a handoff from quarterback Frank Ryan the Great Jim Brown carries into the Packers defense. Browns receiver Gary Collins, #86 can be seen in the back.
Jim Brown in action against the Redskins and that looks like Andy Stynchula making a lunge at him. In 1963 Brown once again was the league's top rusher setting a new record of 1863 yards.
Jim Brown gets behind Ernie Green as he works his way through the St. Louis Cardinals defense in 1965. Cardinal #52 is Dale Meinert and #34 is Bill Koman.
Possibly from the 1965 NFL Championship game between The Packers and Browns. Cleveland Browns quarterback sets up to throw with Jim Brown at his side. With an 11-3 record in 1965, the Browns captured the NFL East Title to meet the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship..
Got this out of a Sports Mag previewing the 1966 NFL season. Redskin Paul Krause grabs a Cleveland Browns pass in the endzone intended for Jim Brown around 1965. As an added bonus that's the Washington Redskins 1966 season schedule in the insert - note the Bye Week of December 4.
One of Old School Football Classical on-field rivalries. Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Sam Huff. From the Giants 33-6 win over the Browns in 1963, this time Huff looks like he's got the better of. Brown
The Great Jim Brown - His 106 rushing touchdowns still ranks #6 on the NFL All Time List and his 126 Total Touchdowns is #10.
The only NFL player to average over 100 yards a game in his career. In 118 games he rushed for 12,312 - that's 104.3 per game.
Jim Brown takes a handoff from quarterback Milt Plum and tries the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line as Hall of Famer Mike McCormack (#74) clears the way. We think this is from the October of 1960 game where Plum threw for 308 yards in a 28-20 Browns win. The Steelers at the far-left look like Pro Bowler Ernie Stautner and linebacker Mike Henry (#37) and the other Cleveland player in the Foreground could be #54, All Pro Jim Ray Smith.
The Great Jim Brown runs through the Redskins defense in the early 1960s.
Jim Brown blasts up the middle and leaves the Giants defense behind on a 65-yard score on the Brown's first play from scrimmage here in the final game of the 1958 season. Jim Brown ended up with 148 yards in this contest. The Giants would come back to win and to force a 1-game "playoff" game a week later to decide 1st place of the 1958 NFL Eastern Conference. The Giants would win that one too.
This image by renown sports photographer Rob Riger of NFL legend Jim Brown perfectly display Riger's photography talents to capture the moment. In 44 years Rob Riger has been credited with over 90,000 pictures.
The Great Jim Brown gets going behind the blocking of Brown's veteran lineman Monte Clark.
Cleveland Browns funner Jim Brown cools off with a drink on the sideline. This picture is obviously pre-COVID.
The Giants Dick Lynch holds on to Cleveland runner Jim Brown here in 1963. The Browns would win this one 35-24 as Brown would rush for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns. Lynch did have a 47-yard pick six though. And #13 is Browns QB Frank Ryan.
Giants safety Jim Patton tries to bring down Cleveland runner Jim Brown. A photo from sports photographer Robert Riger, we think it's from 1965. If we are correct that would make #83 in the background Johnny Brewer, playing tight end and #28 would be former Olympic Gold Medalist rookie Henry Carr.
They do stop him, but Brady Keys & Bill Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers look they are the ones coming out worse in this collision with Cleveland great Jim Brown.
It takes 3 Giants to stop the great Jim Brown as he carries against New York here in this 1960s NFL action. Brown #60 is long-time offensive lineman John Wooten. Bonus points if you can name the Giants here. Thanks to the Robert Riger Living Trust & Archive for sharing this image.
Browns great Jim Brown gets past Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff.
Redskins defender Paul Krause makes an interception against Cleveland's Jim Brown in 1965. Krause still holds the NFL's All Time Interception record of 81.
Jim Brown gets set to turn it upfield against the Giants. Arguably the top runner of his day he led the league 8 of the 9 seasons he played. The Giant, #31, could be rookie linebacker Bill Winter from St. Olaf College.
It takes 3 Redskins to bring down the great Jim Brown in this Cleveland-Washington clash in 1962. 1962 was the only year that Jim Brown did not lead the league in rushing during his 9-year NFL career.
Browns Hall of Famers in action against the Colts - #66, Gene Hickerson played 15 years in the NFL, all for the Browns and #32, Jim Brown led the NFL in rushing 8 times in his 9-year career. His record of 126 touchdowns stood for until Jerry Rice broke it in 1994.
Rookie Jim Brown from Syracuse carries against the San Francisco 49ers defense in 1957. Brown would led the NFL in rushing 8 of the next 9 seasons. Pictured above with Brown are fellow teammates tackle Mike McCormack (#74) & flanker Ray Renfro (#26). We think 49er #76 is defensive tackle John Gonzaga.
Sports artist and photographer Rob Riger illustrates a glimpse of the action that was in the games between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns when Hall of Famers Jim Brown (#32) and Sam Huff (#70) clashed.
It takes 3 Giants to stop Cleveland's Jim Brown here in this Giants-Browns action in 1961. Pictured from left to right are Sam Huff (#70), Jim Patton (#20), Jim Brown (#32) & Dick Lynch (#22)
Jimmy Patton (#20) holds on to Browns runner Jimmy Brown (#32) as Brown carries against the Giants. Defensive lineman Dick Modzelewski (#77) moves in to assist.
Rams defender Jesse Whittenton (#44) unsuccessfully tries to stop rookie Jim Brown (#32) from reaching the endzone in this 1957 Rams-Browns clash. Brown set an NFL rushing record that day with 237 yards. He tied that record again in 1961 against the Eagles. It wasn't until 1971 that it would be broken.
Under a heavy Giants rush Browns quarterback Frank Ryan (#13) finds an open Jim Brown (#32) out in the flat. Giants applying the pressure are Dick Modzelewski (#77), Andy Robustelli (#81) and John LoVetere (#76). Browns offensive lineman Frank Morze (#53) offers support.
The Eagles defense closes in on Cleveland's great fullback Jim Brown (#32). As lineman Bobby Richards (#68) goes low All-Pro Maxie Baughan (#55) and Dave Lloyd (#52) come up to assist in the stop. Browns tight end Johnny Brewer (#83) is in the background.
Taken from a 1964 Exhibition Game program between the Bears & Packers played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
Giants linebacker Sam Huff holds on for dear life as he stops Browns great Jim Brown. All Pro Safety Jim Patton (#20) moves in to assist.
Led the NFL in 8 of the 9 seasons he played. Became pro football's All-Time Leading rusher in 1963 and held that title for 20 years. Still ranks #11 today.
Rushed for over 1000 yards 7 times in his 9-year NFL career. Averaged 104 yards a game rushing after 118 games. Also scored 126 total touchdowns.
Two Legends from the Old School days of Pro Football. Detroit Lions linebacker Joe Schmidt (#56) moves in to stop Cleveland Browns Great Jim Brown (#32).
Both men are in the NFL Hall of Fame.
From the 1957 Cotton Bowl between Syracuse and Texas Christian University. A 28-27 win by TCU. Brown was the game's MVP scoring 21 of the Orangemen's 27 points rushing for 3 touchdowns and kicking 2 xtra-points while rushing for 132 yards.
The Browns great runner takes a hand off from Quarterback Milt Plum (#16) and gets ready to go through a huge hole in the Giants defense. In front of Brown is All-Pro guard Jim Ray Smith (#64) and Ray Renfro (#26) at far right. Giants defenders pictured are Rosey Greer (#76, Andy Robustelli (#81), Jim Katcavage (#75) & Cliff Livingston (#89).
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense closes in on Cleveland's Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown. One Steeler defender goes low as fellow team mates Myron Pottios (#66) and Joe Krupa (#75) move in to assist in stopping the Brown's legend.
Shown here in 1964 the Browns legend picks up yardage against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That year he rushed for 1446 yards and averaged 5.2 yards a carry.
Together with the Legendary Jim Brown (#32), Bobby Mitchell (#49) was part of one the NFL most productive backfields. In 4 seasons they combined for 7818 rushing yards, 64 rushing touchdowns, 233 catches, 2453 recieving yards and 21 receiving touchdowns.
The legendary Browns fullback runs through - and over - Fred Miller and the rest of the Baltimore Colts defense.
Jim Brown gets behind long-time offensive guard Gene Hickerson for gain. Brown finished his 9-year career with a 5.2 yard average.
Hall of Fame Fullback Jim Brown rushed for 12,312 yards and was voted MVP 4 different times.
Giant great Sam Huff brings down Browns Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown.
