Jimmy's Take: Jim Donovan looks back on the life of Jim Brown
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Jim Brown, who was arguably the greatest member of Cleveland Browns and one of the top players in NFL history, passed away Thursday night at the age of 87.
The death of Brown was confirmed on Instagram by his wife, Monique. "It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Jim Brown. He passed away peacefully last night at our L.A. home. To the world, he was an activist, actor, and football star. To our family, he was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken," she wrote.
Brown's life was celebrated, eventful, and at times highly controversial. Yet through it all, the powerful ball carrier helped revolutionize the running back position during a career spent entirely in Cleveland, and became arguably the greater player the game has ever seen
"It’s impossible to describe the profound love and gratitude we feel for having the opportunity to be a small piece of Jim’s incredible life and legacy," the Browns wrote in a statement posted on social media. "We mourn his passing, but celebrate the indelible light he brought to the world. Our hearts are with Jim’s family, loved ones, and all those he impacted along the way."
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I got on a plane once with my one year old and Jim was sitting in the front seat. I didn't want to bother him because at the gate he kept getting asked for photos. He looked at my one year old and gave him that classic Jim Brown nod and smile. My one year old took his binky out and saluted him. It was so surreal.
@Mwolves25 ❤🙏🏾🙏🏻 That's an awesome story.
What damn that’s crazy
What?! Man that is so cool! Go Browns baby!
I love this interview, this man is remembering Jim's life not crying
From Cleveland living in South Florida I grew up honoring this Man. Mr. Jim Brown you did so much on and off the field. I salute you Sir. May you RIP....👊
Jim Brown is the Browns.
Rest in peace Mr Jim Brown. THE GREATEST CLEVELAND BROWN OF ALL TIME🏈🏈🏈
Mr Brown had many achievements on and off the field and will be dearly missed here in Northeast Ohio and also around other parts of our state and our country as a whole.
Let this year's Browns team be extra motivated to bring it home for #32 Jim Brown not only the GREATEST CLEVELAND BROWNS player but the greatest running back to ever lace them up in the NFL 🏈🏈
R.I.P. #32 ❤
R.I.P. Jim Brown, the greatest running back of all time!
Jim Broown and Gayle Sayres the greatest full back and halfback of all time!
Yes indeed
Maxaldojo Maybe
@@iraeich That’s for darn sure
So good to see Jim honor Jim with a full heart of love.
The greatest ever------I saw every game in the pros he played------I saw him play in person.
Thanks Jim Donavan for your memories of Jim Brown
Thank you Jim for your recollections of Jim Brown. When you speak you're family, and at a time like this family is everything.
THE ultimate football player. THE ultimate athlete!!! RiP Jim Brown.
I was born and raised in Cleveland and as a kid saw JB play in person. Like a man among boys. Best ever, no doubt. RIP Jim Brown. I recall fondly the 64 title game vs. the Colts. The last Browns title.
R.I.P JIM BROWN 32. G.O.A.T . GREAT AMERICAN. JIM BROWN STADIUM I HOPE THEY NAME IT.
I saw him play in person in college and was astounded-------greatest running back ever..
Jim Donovan you always got respect for Jim Brown since day one
Fantastically classy tribute, thank you! Godspeed, Captain... 😇
they need to name the stadium after him.
not just for his on field havoc but his courage OFF IT ! .R.I.P
DAMN STRAIGHT Michael. I said the same thing in my own comments.
They definitely need to do this. This would be the ultimate tribute to the ultimate football player of all time.
@@Sddysert The NFL was around for only 37 years of existence. Then a Fullback out of Syracuse University was drafted with The 6th Overall Pick in The 1957 NFL Draft by my Cleveland Browns. His name was Jimmy Brown. The NFL would NEVER be the same. Jimmy Brown changed The National Football League FOREVER!!!!!!
That was a beautiful tribute. That was tough. Damn Love Jim Brown the Best college and Professional Football Player overall and running back. RIP Jim Brown. We will always love you and remember you
They used to have footage for entire games of his era and really he was much better than mostly open field to touchdowns they often show. These should up forever
It's a sad day yes it is . My prayers go out to his family .I hope that all realize and know he was even a better human being that stood for what was right and what was priority for community's and there youths straight across the board . Football and lacrosse were just added gifts from the lord for us to enjoy watching always and forever he will be missed .
I enjoyed the Jim brown stories jim he certainly was the face of the Cleveland browns for a very long period of time I will miss him greatly praying for his family and just really sad to hear the news today god bless everybody ❤🙏
So many thanks Jim sharing those memories of his abotu the great Jim Brown, #32
Remember legend Jim Brown he will be missed Thank you Jim Brown may he RIP prayer out to family and friends
That was a beautiful interview and commentary thank you
I totally agreed, would love to see the Browns win one for Jim Brown 😢...
Since I didn't go to many Browns' games in the '60, I watched the "Quarterback Club" hosted by Gib Shanley (also the voice of the Browns). I loved to watch replays of John Wooten and Gene Hickerson pulling to lead Brown around an end. Those guys usually wiped out the defense on the corners and permitted big gains by Brown or Ernie Green.
Yes the Cleveland sweep was feared by opposing teams because the players you mentioned made it unstoppable
I miss Jim Donovan on the broadcasts - get well soon mr donovan
RIP jim brown. The GOAT 🙏🙏
Am remembering the day my friend & I was standing at the parking lot when we saw Jim Brown pulled up and parked his car. At the apartment complex were we lived in 1965 in Cleveland Ohio. I was shocked to see him in the projects were I lived. He got out his car walked up to me & my friend and rubbed my friend's head.
I said, you know Jim Brown? He said yes, he is going to go see my mom, than he said do you want him to sign your football? I said yes. He ran to his apartment with my football & came back with Jim Brown signature best wishes in life to me by my name on my football. That day was one of the greatest moments still to this day! Thank you Jim Brown!
at 67 i got to see him live.
That’s awesome! I wasn’t born yet. However, I have a brown vintage jersey and a white vintage jersey number 32. May Mr. Brown rest in peace.
Jim Brown was The Cleveland Browns the best Ever. RIP #32
Will missed you Mr Jim Brown, RIP🙏
I was too young to remember 64 but the Debates in our Family were heartfelt. Jim Brown vs. Barry Sanders.🏈💕. I Do remember the Iconic Character in Running Man and he meant so much to the Cleveland Browns Organization. RIP #32 your Legacy is Multi- Generational. P..S Miss you so much Dad ✝💕
Thank you for this.
Wonderful take on the great Jim Brown the only thing not mentioned is Jim Brown played 12 Seasons and never missed a game . Incredible player
hahaha......that's not the ONLY thing they didn't mention 😂
He played 9 seasons not 12.
Great interview
when i was a boy I SANG i wanna be a football player i wanna be on tv change that to i wanna be Jim brown RIP !!! YOU AND WALTER SAME BACK FIELD IN HEAVEN!!
Awesome stories Jim!
Awesome interview. RIP 🐐
Rest in power to the best
I cried too much....
At 67, every kids first Hutch football uniform in Ohio, was Cleveland Browns, and the number was #32, nuff said . RIP Sir ✌️
#32 Jimmy Brown of The Cleveland Browns. The Greatest Running Back of All Time. Hell, there can be an argument that he's The Greatest Athlete of All Time. My Cleveland Browns should rename my Stadium The Jim Brown Stadium IMMEDIATELY!!!!!! And if this doesn't motivate my Cleveland Browns to win The NFL Championship this season,then NOTHING WILL!!!!!!!
#GO BROWNS
#32Jimmy Brown
#GOAT
#WorldChampionshipOrBustforTheClevelandBrowns
This is a great lose he was the best he would aleaus talk to the rookies aleaus helping on the sidelines he will be sadly missed I'm 64 - now live in Kentucky but will always be a buckeye miss Cleveland
Jim Brown was a great football player!
Nice presentation by Jim Donovan. He just did it...did he use notes?
Rest in heaven bro 🙏📜 iconic forever in sports in movies and as a human,loved by many I will never forget you thus you live forever with so many
I've never seen a man literally "GALLOP", he was so fast!!!!
I refuse to debate who the best rb of all time is. Its a silly argument and anyone who tries to argue it should be dismissed respectfully. Its jim brown hands down. Let people argue who number 2 was.
He will be missed !!!
He turned to be the greatest running back in Cleveland Browns history.
Yes Art screwed us over in so many ways
Yes he did
Art Modell should never get into the pro football hall of fame
@@007ndc He won't, he was up for selection and he did not make it. so he will never be in the hall of fame because that was his last chance.
I hope the Browns wear the uniform this year that Jim Brown wore. I think that will be a nice way to commemorate Jim Brown's legacy.
Didn't get the Heisman because it was given to a blond white guy (Paul Hornung) on a team with a losing record, (Notre Dame), who wasn't in the same league as Jim Brown. Why I still find the Heisman Trophy a farce.
Yep robbed, but without Jim Brown (Cuse) don't get Ernie Davis, Floyd Little, Larry Csonka, etc... actually Cuse was robbed of two Heismans: Jim Brown, and Donovan McNabb. No offense to Ernie but Jim Brown should of been the first black player to win the Heisman! Go Cuse!
That was a pretty good testament
Hamage to the great Jim Donovan for those kind words about the KING, Jim Brown. I love the work he did with the gangs in L.A. trying to unite them and to stop the violence. Rest in PEACE KING as you left a LEGACY!!!!
I see a player better than Tommy Girl? a great great running back the best? R.I.P ?
In 2009 Jim Brown interviewed Michael Vick about how the Philadelphia Eagles gave him a second chance and how dog fighting affected his life after being released by the Atlanta Falcons in 2007 and then sent to prison on 60 minutes!!!
Punctuation is your friend
He retired because Art was an asshole. He will be missed.
Exactly!
Who is or was Art and how was he an a…hole?
@@wuncieadams1352 Art was the owner of the Browns who threatened to fine Jim of he wasn't back from Hollywood for practice..Jim phoned in his retirement and became an actor. Art also ran the greatest coach ever out of town and stole the team for Balt...a real A hole...
Art probably should have treated Jim Brown with more respect. I suppose that’s true. However, the two men reconciled later on. It’s understandable for a lot of people to be upset with Art Modell. Many negative things that happened are elevated because he moved the team. That’s a good reason to elevate them, but a pretty obvious one, to say the least.
The National Football League's Most Valuable Player Award was first introduced in The NFL in 1957. And who was the first EVER recipient of this prestigious award? It was none other than The Greatest Athlete in The History of Professional Sports. The Legend. The GOAT. #32 Jimmy Brown of my Cleveland Browns. He was also the only Athlete in History win BOTH The NFL Rookie of The Year Award and The First EVER NFL's MVP Award in the same season. Jimmy Brown is also The First EVER Athlete to win The NFL MVP Award 3 times, with back to back wins in 1957,1958 and 1965. So if there's any question who's The GOAT of Professional Sports? Here's your answer.
#JimmyBrown
#TheGreatestOfAllTime
Oh,and by the way. The National Football League's Most Valuable Player Award should,AND WILL,be renamed The Jimmy Brown#32 Award since he basically created the DAMN thing in the first place. Make it happen!!!!!!!
Thank you for setting the standard for Cleveland Browns football
Can't forget the SI cover story that hinted about Jim Brown making a comeback at age 47 with the Raiders. Though it was a well-orchestrated publicity stunt -- his generational athleticism had the sports world believing it.
There’s no running back equivalent to Jim Brown in the modern NFL. The closest is Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans. In today’s game, it would be like having a running back that was 6’4” or 6’5” that weighed around 317 pounds. Oh, yeah, if he could run about 25 mph! That would be incredible in today’s NFL!
😢😢❤🙏🏻🙏🏿
Yes Jim Brown stadium.
I feel that the domestic violence "incidents" over shadow Jim Brown's effect on the field and off the field on behalf of the underprivileged. It's like someone said after the Pete Rose gambling story broke in the late 80s. It's hard enough to be good at sports, to ask these men to be good at life too is a hard feat to get to!
Now is it time to name the field after jim brown. Which should have been done decades ago
Jim Brown was like Sinatra. He did it his way. But brown was no punk or LBGTQ
If meritocracy was an American principal, there would be no black poverty in America, and Jim Brown knew this.
What did he do with Jesus Christ before he passed on into eternity?
🤔 Jim Donavon, Tony Grossi, and Doug Dieken were quite disrespectful to Jim Brown on Cleveland Browns RedZone, when Brown was awarded the statue. I'm glad he had kind words today. My condolences to Jim Brown's wife Monique and his family. Rest until Christ's return, GOAT. To God be the Glory ❤
Knew how to beat a woman…
Name a perfect person…
Throw the first stone.
hahaha.......Not Jim's fault...THEY probably wouldn't LISTEN!!😂
@@williambrown7495 Great response William. That’s what I always say. Go ahead and throw the first rock if can and nobody can ever do it
He admitted later on that he was wrong.
They need to name the stadium Jim Brown Stadium hands down!
Would of loved for jim to be alive when the browns won a super bowl. Doing it in his honor this year with some kinda of patch on the jerseys would be great too.