At 1 p.m. Thursday, the Browns, the NFL and the Hall of Fame will celebrate the life and legacy of Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who died in May at age 87.
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Brown, already a HOF inductee, retired from the Browns at the peak of his football career in the 60s. He was a prominent civil rights advocate and had success as an actor. He also served in several advisory positions for the Browns after retiring from the field.
The celebration of Jim Brown is being held at 1 p.m. at Umstattd Hall in Canton.
The Jim Brown celebration event is part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week in Canton.
At 7 p.m. Thursday, News 5 is airing a half-hour special celebrating 2023 Hall of Fame inductee and Browns icon Joe Thomas.
The Hall of Fame game between the Browns and the New York Jets will be played Thursday night at 8 p.m.
The Class of 2023 will be formally inducted on Saturday.
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