BREAKING: Jim Brown, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate, has died. He was 87. apne.ws/tqDf0d2
Brown was chosen the NFL’s MVP in 1965 and shattered the league's record books in a short career from 1957 to 1965. A spokeswoman for Brown's family said he died peacefully in his LA home Thursday night with his wife, Monique, by his side. apne.ws/YTztWme
@AP_NFL His negative antics as much a part of him as his positive achievements. Both made news.
@AP_NFL You forgot, an outstanding lacrosse player too.
@AP_NFL Rest in peace champion….. youtu.be/9cqsIedJew4
@AP_NFL 10 or 11 years ago I sat next to him on a flight from LA to Denver. We talked the entire flight. He was such a nice man and spoke with me as an equal
@AP_NFL @LucasFoxNews Legend. A life well lived!