Jim Brown stood for those who stood against the establishment
by Ken Makin
May 22, 2023
3 minutes
Arguably the greatest sportsman of all time left one pastime behind during his transition from high school to college and the pros – baseball. Yet Jim Brown always went to bat for others.
Mr. Brown, who died Friday, marched his way to the record books – and over hapless opponents – as a football star at Syracuse University and the National Football League’s Cleveland Browns. Yet his legacy will be remembered as much for social justice as his athletic feats on Sunday afternoons. Throughout
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days