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“I could run 200 yards at a stretch, I could duck between players, I felt free to make plays that suited me best. It wasn't like football then and basketball today, where coaches tell you what foot to put down.”

Quote by Jim Brown

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Jim Brown, born on February 17, 1936, is a renowned American football player. He achieved remarkable success in the sport of American football and is considered one of the greatest players in history. more

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