From one Ohio sports legend to another, LeBron James shared a heartfelt message after the passing of former NFL superstar Jim Brown.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to Instagram with a long-winded post on Instagram Friday.
We lost a hero today. Rest in Paradise to the legend Jim Brown. I hope every Black athlete takes the time to educate themselves about this incredible man and what he did to change all of our lives. We all stand on your shoulders Jim Brown.
If you grew up in Northeast Ohio and were Black, Jim Brown was a God. As a kid who loved football, I really just thought of him as the greatest Cleveland Brown to ever play. Then I started my own journey as a professional athlete and realized what he did socially was his true greatness. When I choose to speak out, I always think about Jim Brown. I can only speak because Jim broke down those walls for me.
I am so grateful that I was able to call you my friend. I hope I can continue to honor your legacy with my words and actions. My prayers to your family. I know they are all incredibly proud of everything you did for our community! #LegendsNeverDie
Brown passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, his family announced Friday. The Pro Football Hall of Famer was 87 years old.
Brown suited up for the Cleveland Browns in each of his nine NFL seasons, winning four league MVP trophies and eight first-team All-Pro selections. Like LeBron, he brought a championship to the city of Cleveland when he helped the Browns to a Super Bowl title in 1964.
It’s clear Brown had a profound impact on James, just as James will no doubt have on the next generation of athletes.
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