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Cleveland Browns Legendary Running Back Jim Brown Dead At 87

Some sad news to pass along today. Hall of Fame RB Jim Brown, arguably the greatest runner in NFL history, is dead at 87. According to the Associated Press, Brown died Friday.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, civil rights advocate and actor, has died at 87.

— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) May 19, 2023

Brown’s wife Monique shared this message on Instagram a short time ago.

Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown has passed away, his wife Monique Brown announced on Instagram.