“There Was Nobody Like Him”: 87 YO Legend Who Died Yesterday, Once Proved Who is The Captain America Of NFL When Mohammed Ali Was Stripped With An Insult

The older generations of the NFL were multi-faceted in how they conducted themselves. They combated pressures from society all around them and their lives have been a testament. Sadly, one such player from the olden times of the league just passed away yesterday. While he was a terror on the field for his opponents, he was also a trailblazer in the life of social justice that was at par with one of the greatest boxers of all time, Mohammed Ali.

While the Cleveland Browns running back, Jim Brown was brilliant on the field, he was a downright superhero when it came to combating civil rights issues. As the running back’s iconic memory surfaces after his passing, his work with civil rights issues went on to get the spotlight.

The true Avenger of the NFL

Every athlete has the added responsibility of influencing people. And no one exemplified this responsibility like Jim Brown and Mohammed Ali. In an era of systemic racism and problems with prejudice. While Ali was the kind of person who stood up for what he believed in, he was ostracized multiple times. One of his most controversial acts was when he refused to be inducted into the Army during the war against Vietnam. Due to his refusal, he was stripped of his heavyweight championship title. However, he always stood for his ideals.  As per New York Post, Brown was similar. Brown has often been dubbed the best running back to ever play the game.

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Even former Giants GM has mentioned Brown’s greatness. Ernie Accorsi once said, “There was nobody like him.” Furthermore, he took his spirit to help people in the community as well. He took to the streets of Los Angeles to curb gang violence. Brown made several contributions in his life to further the cause of helping those in need.

The remarkable contributions of Jim Brown

The running back was very involved with the kind of work he did for his community. He aimed to bring together athletes from different sports and use their platform for the purpose of doing good. While he fought against gang violence, he also went on to improve the education of youth. He also made a positive impact on many lives through his Amer-I-Can Program.

All in all, Brown was a football player like no other with his nickname Superman being apt. As his memory is being honored by the world of the NFL, his story is sure to be an inspiration for other players coming into the league.

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