The Cleveland Browns will honor Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown with a statue at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam made the announcement Wednesday, the same day as Brown's 80th birthday.
The statue will be unveiled during the 2016 Browns alumni weekend.
“Everyone admires the incredible impact that Jim Brown has made for Cleveland, the Browns and the NFL throughout his lifetime, and we have had the special opportunity to know and learn from his contributions to our team on a personal level, as well,” said the Haslams. “It is only fitting that one of the most iconic professional football players and members of Cleveland and the Browns is commemorated with this statue as he will always be such a permanent fixture in our city.”
