Object Details
depicted
Brown, Jim
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
thru person
Rinsland, George
Associated Name
Cleveland Browns
maker
Topps Chewing Gum
Description
1962 Topps football card #28 featuring Cleveland Brown fullback Jim Brown, whose name is presented as "Jimmy."
After a stellar collegiate career at Syracuse University, Jim Brown played professional football for the Cleveland Browns (1957-1965). The speedy running back, who led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing in eight of his nine seasons, was 1957's NFL Rookie of the Year, a three-time Most Valuable Player (1957, 1958, 1965) and and eight-time first-team All-Pro. In 1964, Brown helped lead Cleveland to the NFL Championship.
For his career, Brown gained 12,312 yards on the ground with 106 rushing touchdowns. He also had 262 receptions, 20 of which were for scores.
After his career, Brown had a successful acting career, performing in films such as 1967's "The Dirty Dozen," 1974's "Three the Hard Way," and 1987's "The Running Man". He was elected to both the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1962
ID Number
CL.310547.027.016
catalog number
310547.027.016
accession number
310547
Object Name
Card, Football
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 8.89 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport or game
Football
level of sport
Professional
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_663489