James Nathaniel Brown aka "Jim Brown" was a legendary American football player, civil rights activist, and actor. Jim Brown Dead: Football Champion and 'Dirty Dozen' Actor Was 87 - Variety.
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This is a very short tribute.
He
was very popular but since I did not like football, I can't say much
about his sports career. Nevertheless, I knew his name because
everybody in my neighborhood knew who Jim Brown was. 
I am proud that he used his celebrity status to work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to promote civil rights.
Also, I enjoyed his movies. I will always remember him for these 2 movies: The Dirty Dozen AND 100 Rifles.
- In the movie The Dirty Dozen (1967), he had a support role. He was part of a team of 12 men (a dozen) who had to sneak behind enemy lines during World War II and blow up the Germans.
- In 100 Rifles (1969),
he and Raquel Welch had a steamy interracial love scene. Forget what
the movie was about. The only thing people remember is that scene with Jim
Brown and Raquel Welch making out.
It wasn't even X-rated but it caused quite a stir.
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