Jim Brown, the legendary Cleveland Browns running back, actor, civil rights activist, and more passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday. The Browns have released a statement on the death of their Hall of Fame running back, but there was an outpouring of love on social media for perhaps the greatest running back of all time as well.
Twitter erupted with love and respect for Brown as his family announced his passing. Take a look here to see how players, media members, and more remember the life of Brown.
Jim Brown Forever 🧡🤎♾️
Legend. Leader. Activist. Visionary.
It’s impossible to describe the profound love and gratitude we feel for having the opportunity to be a small piece of Jim’s incredible life and legacy. We mourn his passing, but celebrate the indelible light he… pic.twitter.com/F2rrTUnsc1
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 19, 2023
Remembering Jim Brown: An Unmatched Legacy pic.twitter.com/atv7LdU8Si
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 19, 2023
RIP Jim Brown 🐐
Forever a Cleveland legend. pic.twitter.com/96E1t7SIs1
— BIGPLAY (@BIGPLAY) May 19, 2023
Never ever forget how dominant Jim Brown was. 💔 pic.twitter.com/9ovtd0vApj
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) May 19, 2023
The greatest RB ever. RIP Jim Brown. pic.twitter.com/ra8ImDj4ZL
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 19, 2023
We are heartbroken by the passing of the legendary Jim Brown.
One of the greatest players in NFL history, a true pioneer and activist. Jim Brown’s legacy will live on forever. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/byBcZ0c7KG
— NFL (@NFL) May 19, 2023
Maybe the greatest football player ever. Certainly the most impactful athlete of all time.
RIP the legend Jim Brown https://t.co/jxa3GhqlFD
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) May 19, 2023
LeBron James pays respect to #Browns Jim Brown on Instagram: pic.twitter.com/tA2mB5EsWa
— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) May 19, 2023
RIP Jim Brown 💔 pic.twitter.com/QTszQgJQPG
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown was a true sports icon in the city of Cleveland.❤️💛
His social impact and looming presence both on and off the field will live through eternity. We offer our deepest condolences to the Brown family and the @Browns. pic.twitter.com/iho9SkKGDO
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 19, 2023
Legendary RB Jim Brown has passed away, his wife Monique Brown announced. pic.twitter.com/hOZD3W3hjW
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 19, 2023
RIP Jim Brown https://t.co/hORPJ9T4sM
— Nathan Zegura (@NathanZegura) May 19, 2023
There isn’t a man who played running back in the NFL who didn’t see Jim Brown as an iconic legend on and off the field. Rest easy, my brother. https://t.co/j7GQgHkT0f
— Tony Dorsett (@Tony_Dorsett) May 19, 2023
"He's one of the most important athletes and cultural figures in American history."
Rest in peace Jim Brown, an ultimate sports trailblazer.pic.twitter.com/yUx8cXP5nD
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) May 19, 2023
don’t try to sum jim up with a tweet. can barely do it with an obit.
— bomani (@bomani_jones) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali jog in the London morning fog, May 1966.
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) May 19, 2023
An absolute legend.
Rest in Peace Jim Brown.
🙏🏼
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 19, 2023
I was too young to remember Jim Brown’s playing days, but I knew his legacy. One of the greatest football players ever, he was also an actor and activist – speaking out on civil rights, and pushing other Black athletes to do the same. Our thoughts are with Jim’s wife Monique, his…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 19, 2023
I’ll never forget this day.
The amazing Jim Brown talking with us way back when. He said, at one stage (something along the lines of), You Guys Make Me Chuckle With These Questions.
I walked home through West L.A. in a fever dream. #RIP https://t.co/zWt9VwbfMN
— Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) May 19, 2023
Rest in peace to the GOAT, Jim Brown. pic.twitter.com/RwwF3dsFv6
— Down With The Browns Podcast (@DWTB_) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown:
* Never missed a game in his career
* Ran for at least 100 yards in 58 of his 118 regular-season games
* Still an NFL-best 8 rushing titles
* Only non-QB to win 3 NFL MVPs
* Ranked the 4th greatest athlete of the 20th century by ESPN
via @ESPNStatsInfo #Browns— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) May 19, 2023
Although it’s been 58 years since Jim Brown played his final NFL game, his reputation as one of the most dynamic players to ever step on a football field transcends generations. #HOFForever pic.twitter.com/VqAlyr8J1s
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown was the king of running backs in a day when football was about running. He was the best. The best by far. R.I.P. Goat #Browns #DawgPound #NFL https://t.co/bLGowvfD4H
— Joel W. Cade (@TheLeftGuard) May 19, 2023
We send our condolences to the family and loved ones of Jim Brown. May he rest in peace. https://t.co/iF6md3mtib
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 19, 2023
Jim Brown never lacked courage to stand up for what’s right. RIP legend 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/9CjskuruAo
— Extend (@justusmckg) May 19, 2023
Rest in peace, JIM BROWN. THE greatest ever. ❤️🙏🏈 pic.twitter.com/IkBN3wMKB5
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) May 19, 2023
Some thoughts on the passing of Jim Brown. pic.twitter.com/pkVhqfChwq
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) May 19, 2023
RIP Jim Brown
-NFL Champion
-3x MVP
-8x Rushing Champion
-Defender of Earth (vs. Martians)— DollarDog Nick (@DollarDogNick) May 19, 2023
#Browns fullback Jim Brown begins his legendary record-setting 1963 campaign — footage from the first few games
RIP Jim 🙏 Arguably the greatest player in NFL historypic.twitter.com/oozFNXpjIL
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) May 19, 2023
We lost a LEGEND today.
RIP Jim Brown 🙏🏿 🖤 pic.twitter.com/8UAdP7HCaK
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) May 19, 2023
Cleveland Browns Stadium with a subtle, touching tribute to Jim Brown. pic.twitter.com/Jn9yYkq8lX
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) May 19, 2023
