CANTON, Ohio — Jim Brown’s extraordinary life as a soccer large and activist can be celebrated as a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend actions.

Brown, lengthy thought-about the usual of excellence for working backs, died in May at age 87. He didn't desire a funeral. His spouse, Monique, has deliberate a non-public memorial for her husband on Aug. 3.

The invitation-only gathering can be held at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall close to the Hall of Fame, which is internet hosting the occasion together with the Cleveland Browns and league. The induction ceremony is about for Aug. 5.

“We wanted to do something right after Jim died and for a variety of reasons - schedules, everybody, Monique wasn’t quite ready - it got put off,” Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam mentioned. “I can’t actually consider a greater technique to do it than do it in Canton.

“Jim Brown’s definitely the greatest Brown of all time and arguably the greatest in the NFL. To do it in Canton, a lot of the gold jackets will be there. I think it’s appropriate to honor his legacy. We’re honored to be part of that.”

The Browns additionally plan to rejoice Brown throughout the coming season. Co-owner Dee Haslam mentioned these plans are nonetheless being finalized.

Brown rushed for 12,312 yards in 9 seasons for Cleveland earlier than retiring in 1965 - after successful his third MVP - to pursue an performing profession.

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