![Remembering NFL Legend Jim Brown: The Greatest Running Back of All-Time](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2023/05/attachment-GettyImages-629425540.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Remembering NFL Legend Jim Brown: The Greatest Running Back of All-Time
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The legendary Jim Brown passed away this week. Regarded by many as the greatest running back of all time, the 87-year-old led a full life as not only an outstanding NFL player but also as an actor and as a civil rights activist.
Brown was remembered by the team he starred for from 1957-1965, the Cleveland Browns.
When anyone passes away, whether they be a celebrity person, a loved one, or a friend, we think about what they accomplished while here on Earth with us and what legacy they left behind. The same is true for Brown, a player I could watch highlight footage of for hours.
With Brown’s passing, I not only thought about his career but also about the best running backs I've ever seen, as well as some of my favorites. These special athletes have to have great vision and awareness as they prepare to run between massive offensive and defensive linemen, as well as tremendous toughness to take and receive rough physical contact in a way that other players don’t have to deal with.
Growing up, running back was always my favorite position. And, as someone who played on the Offensive Line in high school, it's a position I grew to respect even more considering how rough the game is on them (Just watch A Football Life - Earl Campbell and you will see what I mean).
BELOW is a list of my favorites running backs - from the NFL to College to High School. Check out my list and tell me yours!
Football Fans: Who is Your Favorite Running Back?
Pro Athletes From the Acadiana Area
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![Legendary Running Back Jim Brown has Passed Away](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2023/05/attachment-GettyImages-51838092.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Lafayette Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying iPad Theft Suspect](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-15T194605.280.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Alleged Donald Trump Shooter Spotted Nearly 30 Minutes Before Shots Fired](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-2161431349.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![WATCH: Would This Viral ‘Texas Gumbo’ Pass a South Louisiana Inspection?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/12/attachment-Texas-Gumbo-Pepper-Belly-Pete.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Breaux Bridge Man Drowns After Car Plunges into Pond](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-16-copy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Donald Trump Has Made His Vice Presidential Pick](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-2159730000.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![CHECK IT OUT: You Can Rent This Awesome Tower in New Iberia, Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-new-iberia-airbnb-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Man Wins $100,000 With Lottery Strategy From Watching ‘Lottery Changed My Life’](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/04/attachment-giorgio-trovato-BRl69uNXr7g-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana to be Prominently Featured at Republican National Convention](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-RNC-LOGO.jpg?w=980&q=75)