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Originally Posted by albany ed
He was a freak of nature. 6' 2', 230 and 4.5 40 time. Average D-linemen at this time were 225, LBers 215, CBs and safety's were 185.
He was bigger than most players, stronger than most and faster than any player on the field. Add to that his iron will, he was the best player in football for nine years.
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Most centers of that era were Jim Brown's size.
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