Jim Brown, 85 , Born In 1936 – Cleveland Browns Icon

Living life in the limelight as an actor or a pro-athlete is tough, but Jim Brown made balancing both look easy. As a fullback for the Cleveland Browns, Brown embarked on a successful career as a movie star appearing in films like Rio Conchos and The Dirty Dozen. Unfortunately, something darker seemed to lurk behind his handsome exterior.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was hounded by domestic violence accusations beginning in 1968 and including one from his second wife, Monique, in 1997. The couple appears to have patched things up since. They remain married to this day and share a son Aris, who is following his father’s footsteps into sports as a lacrosse player.