NFL icon Jim Brown dies at 87

NFL legend and civil rights activist Jim Brown died on Thursday at age 87, leaving behind an incredible legacy both on and off the field. - Lauren [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230520) Sports. And then some. 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