Legendary NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown is dead.
The only running back in NFL history to average over 100 yards per game, Brown remains a household name more than 50 years after his retirement.
He joined the Cleveland Browns in 1957 after a multi-sport career at Syracuse University, where he excelled in football, basketball, track and lacrosse.
In later years, Brown made his presence felt as a social activist and actor.
Brown's family revealed news of his passing to the world. His cause of death has not been announced.
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