Jim Brown, outstanding American professional gridiron football player who led the National Football League in rushing for eight of his nine seasons. He was the dominant player of his era and is considered one of the best running backs of all time. Brown
"Jim Brown is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes to ever wear Orange," said Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. "Jim was a four-sport athlete at Syracuse who was an All-American in both football and lacrosse. An NFL legend, he set numerous records,...