Jim Browne (American football)

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
Detroit Lions (1985) Miami Dolphins (1987)* Los Angeles Raiders (1987) Detroit Drive (1988)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Christopher Browne (born March 16, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.[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]

Browne's son Ryan Browne is the starting quarterback for the Purdue Boilermakers.[5]

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.
4. "James Browne". ArenaFan.com.
5. Purdue football's Ryan Browne to start at Illinois: 3 thing to know about Boilermaker QB