Brown made his presence felt outside of the gridiron as well. He was an advocate for minority rights and even a big celebrity. But he was also a great human being first and foremost.

That’s why this season could have a special meaning for Myles Garrett and company. Recently, the team’s stars opened up on how much Brown meant to them and the organization.

Myles Garrett, Nick Chubb Open Up On Jim Brown’s Legacy

“Jim Brown was everything here,” Garrett said. “It’s in the name. At the end of the day he was, I believe, the very first person to call me to tell me that I was coming here and that they were glad to have me be a Cleveland Brown and be a part of this organization. That still means a lot to me.“

“That’s as great as it gets, as a football player, as a man, as a spokesman for inequality for civil rights, I mean he has done it all,” the pass-rusher added. “He’s been the blueprint, he’s been the role model for a lot of us as players and as men. So we look up to him, we’re very sad about his passing, and we are still going to try and do our best for him.”

If that wasn’t enough praise already, Browns star Nick Chubb said that he would now have a bigger purpose to give it his best on the field, stating that he’ll play for him from now on:

“The most impactful thing is probably just stand for what you believe in. He was a strong man. He stood for a lot of things, and he was himself. I think that’s the biggest thing I take from him. Just always be true to yourself. I’m definitely playing for him from here on out,” Chubb said.

The Browns already had more than enough motivation to get the job done next season. But an extra push is always welcome, and they’ll now look to make the legendary RB proud.

“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”, was the message from the NFL on social media.

Brown played his entire career for the Cleveland Browns (1957-1965) and won an NFL championship in 1964. He is considered by many experts as the greatest running back and player who ever took the field.

What was Jim Brown’s cause of death?

Jim Brown was 87-years old and died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles. “It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my husband” Monique Brown said in a statement on Friday. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.

“He passed peacefully last night at our L.A. home. To the world he was an activist, actor, and football star. To our family, he was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken.”

Jim Brown was named to the Pro Bowl every season he played in the league. Furthermore, he won the Most Valuable Player award three times during his illustrious career. The incredible numbers established by the running back were records at the time: 12 312 yards and 106 touchdowns averaging more than a 100 yards per game.