In 1984, Brown told the New York Times: “Lacrosse is probably the best sport I ever played.” Brown was elected to the Lacrosse Hall of Fame, where he remains the only Black athlete inducted. The professional Premier Lacrosse League named its MVP trophy for him. Inside the Carrier Dome...
He credited the rage and defiance he held inside him as the fuel that flamed the fires that carried him to be both the NFL Hall of Fame and the Lacrosse Hall of Fame. Growing up, Jim Brown was a hero of mine. I have had the pleasure of meeting him twice. This is why it comes ...
In high school and at Syracuse University in New York, Brown displayed exceptional all-around athletic ability, excelling in basketball, baseball, track, and lacrosse as well as football. In his final year at Syracuse, Brown earned All-America honours in both football and lacrosse. Many conside...