Facts on 17 February
1936 - Birth of Jim Brown, Legendary Athlete and Activist

James Nathaniel Brown, known as Jim Brown, was born on this day in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, Brown was also a lacrosse star and a prominent civil rights activist. Off the field, he advocated for Black empowerment and founded organizations supporting urban youth and social justice.

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