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.
Jim Brown, the NFL's Greatest Running Back
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.
Jim Brown vs Washington Redskins in 1962
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.
Gene Hickerson & Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns
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.
Rookie Jim Brown in 1957 against the San Francisco 49ers
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.
Jim Brown and Sam Huff - a drawing by Rob Riger
Cleveland's Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown on the cover of the 1963 issue of Pro Football Illustrated. Brown would have a phenomenal season leading the NFL in every rushing category with 291 carries, 1863 yards, 6.4 YPC and 12 rushing touchdowns. The 1863 yards were a new NFL Rushing record that would stand 10 years.
Jim Brown, on the Cover of 1963 Pro Football Illustrated
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)
1961 Jim Brown stopped by the Giants Sam Huff, Jim Patton & Dick Lynch
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.
Jim Brown runs through Jimmy Patton and Dick Modzelewski of the Giants
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.
Jim Brown gets 237 yards Rushing in 1957
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.
Frank Ryan passes to Jim Brown Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants
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.
Maxie Baughan and crew bring down the Browns great runner Jim Brown in 1964
Taken from a 1964 Exhibition Game program between the Bears & Packers played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
Browns Running Back Jim Brown in 1964
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.
Sam Huff brings down Jim Brown
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.
Jim Brown Cleveland Browns All Pro
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.
Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Fullback
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.
NFL Legends Jim Brown and Joe Schmidt
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.
Jim Brown as a Syracuse Runner in the 1957 Cotton Bowl
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).
Jim Brown carries against the Giants in 1961
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.
Steelers Defense Closes in on Jim Brown
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.
Jim Brown 1964 Cleveland Browns Fullback
The legendary Browns fullback runs through - and over - Fred Miller and the rest of the Baltimore Colts defense.
Jim Brown
Jim Brown gets behind long-time offensive guard Gene Hickerson for gain. Brown finished his 9-year career with a 5.2 yard average.
Jim Brown gets behind the Blocking of Browns Guard Gene Hickerson
Hall of Fame Fullback Jim Brown rushed for 12,312 yards and was voted MVP 4 different times.
Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Fullback
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