The journal of sports history- Jim Brown

In the Article ''The journal of sports history'' it mentions alot of famous African American athletes like Jim brown, Bill Russel and Muhhamad Ali. they were all involved in the Civil Rights movement during the mid 1900's. I strongly believe that Jim Brown was the most complete athlete during this time period. He overcame much adversity during his road to success. He played basketball, Lacrosse and football.

During his High School days he dominated at all three sports in New York. He set state records in all three sports. Which eventually led to him attending Syracuse University. Due to the fact that he was black, he was not offered a scholarship his first year. During his freshman year he started in all three sports and earned All American honors in football and Lacrosse.

Even  though Syracuse University was in the North, he still faced alot of racism. He was most known for his skills on the football field and it eventually led to Syracuse University being a national contender for the National Championship. Despite having alot of success, he did not get along well with his coaches, especially the head coach. His Senior year they made it to the cotton Bowl. He rushed for 132 yards, scored three touchdowns and also kicked three extra points. they eventually lost 27-28. He believed that no one was better than him that year and should have won the Heisman trophy. At a press confernce he said '' The Heisman, I did not win that. If I said that I should of won it, then tommorrow the papers would talk about a angry negro that doesn't know his place. I know my place gentleman. Even though you might not like it.''

Later on he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He broke many records like obtaining a hundred rushing touchdowns even though there were only 12 games in a season back then. Currently there are 16 games in a season. He retired at age 30, decided to pursue a career in acting and still does till this current day.

Here are some of his amazing highlights