James Nathaniel Brown was born to Theresa (a housekeeper) and Swinton Brown (a professional boxer). At Manhasset Secondary School, Brown earned 13 letters playing football, lacrosse, baseball, basketball and running track. According to the New York Times: Mr. Brown credits his self-reliance to having grown up on Saint Simons Island, a community off the coast of Georgia … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Jim Brown
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NFL Open Thread: Sweetness!
Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1954 – November 1, 1999) played for the Chicago Bears for thirteen seasons. Known around the NFL as "Sweetness", he was one of the most prolific running backs in the history of the game. Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee, once held the League's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Sweetness!
NFL Open Thread: Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is a former NFL running back who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions. A member of both the college and professional football halls of fame, he was ranked by NFL Top 10 as the most elusive runner in NFL history, and also topped their list of greatest players never to reach the Super Bowl. Averaging over 1,500 rushing … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Barry Sanders