Jim Brown’s vision of the field and of his teammates was another skill that made him the best in the NFL. He could see what was coming at him from all corners of the pitch. He used his exceptional speed to gain more yards by using his peripheral vision to see where the defensive pursuit was originating from and run way from it. Brown was also able to block for other backs. Despite most running backs not being good blockers, Brown was an all-around player. He knew how to stay low and explode into the upper body of the opponent while using his forearms and hands to make contact. In his freshmen year at the Syracuse University, Brown encountered his first personal experience with discrimination. Brown together with other black players was forced
