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It's only been two weeks since Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown passed away, and the world is still mourning the loss of a man that was as incredible a person as he was a talent. A first-round draft pick in 1957, Brown was the face of the Cleveland Browns for nine seasons, amassing 12,312 career rushing yards and earning a Pro Bowl selection every year that he played.
Brown was also renowned activist during the Civil Rights Movement. The three-time MVP is also responsible for organizing āThe Cleveland Summitā in 1967. One of the most pivotal moments in sports and world history, The Cleveland Summit was a meeting between the nation's top Black athletes, including late Boston Celtics center Bill Russell and boxing champion Muhammad Ali.
It's enough to inspire anybody, especially the Browns current backfield star in running back Nick Chubb.
āHe called my name on draft, and that was already special,ā Chubb tells Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon-Journal. āThen I got a chance to meet him and it was everything. He was able to tell me things, teach me about football and just talk to me about being a person. It was definitely an honor being drafted by the Browns. If I wasnāt drafted, I never wouldāve got a chance to meet him.ā
āI feel like the biggest thing that he taught me was something he never even said,ā Chubb continues. āJust probably just me watching his film and playing here in Cleveland behind himā¦ knowing that the greatest running back played hereā¦ thatās enough inspiration and motivation for me. Just to know, Iām coming behind Jim Brownā¦ā
āJim Brown means a lot to the community, to this town, to this state, to this countryā¦ So wish well to his family and RIP to a legend.ā