At 87, Jim Brown Reveals The Toughest Players He Has Faced

At 87, Jim Brown Reveals The Toughest Players He Has Faced When Jim Brown played, defenses had one goal: stop him. Most failed. He ran with a power and relentlessness that made him nearly untouchable, earning his place as one of the greatest to ever step on a football field. However, even for Brown, there was one player who stood out—a rival tough enough to leave a lasting impression. Decades later, at 87, he’s finally sharing the truth. The name he reveals might surprise you, and the story behind it says everything about how deep this rivalry went. But before we get there, let’s take it back to where it all started