July 13, 1966: The GOAT Retires🏈
Browns RB Jim Brown announces his retirement from NFL on set of ‘Dirty Dozen’ movie in England.
Only 30 yrs old, reigning MVP, leading rusher in NFL history at time…had to be surreal disappointment for Cleveland fans at time
#DirtyDozen
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Clay Matthews INTs Boomer, then laterals (no surprise) to Big Daddy who rumbles 40 more yds
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