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I sure did like seeing Jim Brown sprinting in the Dirty Dozen while dropping grenades down air vents onto the trapped German Military Elite in the Dirty Dozen.
When he got shot and killed by German troops after he dropped the grenades I shed some tears (I wanted him to successfully return from the mission, but alas I think only two or maybe three of the Dirty Dozen made it back alive).
@erikthredd said:
Sad news. He was one of those greats that I wish i had seen play.
He was playing when I was young and first getting interested in football. I remember one comment was, “The only way to bring him down was for one or two players to get on his back and ride him.” He was a fast runner too. He was dangerous when he caught a short pass in the open field, not just as a rusher.
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I remember listening to a game on radio. Announcer says "1st and ten for Cleveland. Brown has the ball. Nothing doing this time, they were ready for him. 2nd and six for the Browns." Nothing doing was a 4 yard gain. I also remember he would always get up slowly and move slowly to the huddle so the opponents would not know if he was hurting.
@erikthredd said:
Sad news. He was one of those greats that I wish i had seen play.
He was playing when I was young and first getting interested in football. I remember one comment was, “The only way to bring him down was for one or two players to get on his back and ride him.” He was a fast runner too. He was dangerous when he caught a short pass in the open field, not just as a rusher.
I was born in '74 and didn't really start watching football until around 85-86. Walter Payton was that guy for me. I'd have to say that Walter Payton & Barry Sanders were the two best RBs that i've ever seen but there were so many other good to great RBs that came after them as well.
I would have loved to have watched Jim Brown in his prime. Earl Campbell too and so many other other great players that weren't RBs as well. At least with young/future fans, they'll have plenty of video online of all of the greats playing in recent eras.
@erikthredd said:
Sad news. He was one of those greats that I wish i had seen play.
He was playing when I was young and first getting interested in football. I remember one comment was, “The only way to bring him down was for one or two players to get on his back and ride him.” He was a fast runner too. He was dangerous when he caught a short pass in the open field, not just as a rusher.
That is interesting to hear. He seems like a Derek Henry type player, but better of course.
I never truly appreciated Brown enough until just a few years ago. after looking at his stats I now consider him the GOAT running back. he led the league nearly every season he played in rushing. Amazing
Yep, I was wondering if this item would ever surface on ebay or at auction in my lifetime, and bam, here it is. The original type 1 photo taken by Henry Barr that was used for Jim Brown's 1958 Topps rookie card, price tag of $395,000. This is one of the true treasures of collecting.
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RIP to the GOAT
RIP ! He was smarter than the average bear by walking away while he was still young enough to enjoy life before being too hurt to enjoy it.
Sad day
RIP
A man who could shine in any generation.
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Sad news. He was one of those greats that I wish i had seen play.
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RIP
RIP
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Greatest running back of all time and an all time great spokesman
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RIP. This is what a football player looks like!
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A very sad day indeed. RIP
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RIP. I will always remember his ROLLER DISCO 1970's episode with Leif Garrett, on the cop show CHIPS.
Terry Bradshaw was AMAZING!!
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A true giant on the field. i wish i could have seen him play.
George Brett, Bobby Orr and Terry Bradshaw.
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I sure did like seeing Jim Brown sprinting in the Dirty Dozen while dropping grenades down air vents onto the trapped German Military Elite in the Dirty Dozen.
When he got shot and killed by German troops after he dropped the grenades I shed some tears (I wanted him to successfully return from the mission, but alas I think only two or maybe three of the Dirty Dozen made it back alive).
Keets needs to be re-instated if for no other reason than to have him participate and make this thread what it should be.
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And in his absence I will simply write... James Brown was the best there ever was.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
He was playing when I was young and first getting interested in football. I remember one comment was, “The only way to bring him down was for one or two players to get on his back and ride him.” He was a fast runner too. He was dangerous when he caught a short pass in the open field, not just as a rusher.
I remember listening to a game on radio. Announcer says "1st and ten for Cleveland. Brown has the ball. Nothing doing this time, they were ready for him. 2nd and six for the Browns." Nothing doing was a 4 yard gain. I also remember he would always get up slowly and move slowly to the huddle so the opponents would not know if he was hurting.
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Ralph
I was born in '74 and didn't really start watching football until around 85-86. Walter Payton was that guy for me. I'd have to say that Walter Payton & Barry Sanders were the two best RBs that i've ever seen but there were so many other good to great RBs that came after them as well.
I would have loved to have watched Jim Brown in his prime. Earl Campbell too and so many other other great players that weren't RBs as well. At least with young/future fans, they'll have plenty of video online of all of the greats playing in recent eras.
Eric
Erikthredd’s MJ Collection: https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset/395035
Erikthredd’s Nike Air Jordan Collection: https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/basketball/key-card-sets/nike-poster-cards-michael-jordan-1985-1992/alltimeset/408486
That is interesting to hear. He seems like a Derek Henry type player, but better of course.
I never truly appreciated Brown enough until just a few years ago. after looking at his stats I now consider him the GOAT running back. he led the league nearly every season he played in rushing. Amazing
George Brett, Bobby Orr and Terry Bradshaw.
Yep, I was wondering if this item would ever surface on ebay or at auction in my lifetime, and bam, here it is. The original type 1 photo taken by Henry Barr that was used for Jim Brown's 1958 Topps rookie card, price tag of $395,000. This is one of the true treasures of collecting.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394636315468?hash=item5be2284b4c:g:y6AAAOSw2wJkabRA&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA0LmH7w/MjnRKQ0Vz1+JeWLMTZN+Gzsuv6MqRh1ktGgnrasDt7NsNX3As56PE36uxWCq26wumK7SPaNy9T5CBx0ArCcmDunEVkILr55dQTu0/nRQO/VD0PWl/keaKz+HFsb3tYYkVoUy08mKG+SmC3RYea+nmYMg/mkgwUOKLu0xQXWzgujT+z6WsRPPJ7EDHmBaU2SUU4PnZ9NPskunqCHiJ9rjURRA/rIjonpIvfILgaAYiAQV+fgoScba0HKZj8+lmZSVwLZH6ZEDHBJGkvjA=|tkp:Bk9SR4z40tCIYg
The name's Jones....freakin' Mustache Jones.