Jim Browne (American football)

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Jim Browne
No. 47
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1962-03-16) March 16, 1962 (age 62)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Brother Rice
College: Boston College
Undrafted: 1985
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

James Christopher Browne (born March 16, 1962) is an American former professional player who was a running back for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College. [1] [2] He was also a member of the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins and played for the Detroit Drive in the Arena Football League (AFL). [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Jim Browne stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. "Jim Browne, RB". NFL.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. Rosenblatt, Richard (July 22, 1987). "Football name game". The Miami News . p. 15, 20 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. "James Browne". ArenaFan.com.