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Apr 25, 2023 · Jim Brown Lacrosse Rule. Brown would frequently carry the ball with his stick placed close to his chest, but not too close as “chesting” the ball has always been illegal in lacrosse. This strategy combined with his strength and speed made him a nightmare for defenders.
Feb 10, 2017 · Some rules changes are dictated by one great player – like Jim Brown of Manhasset, L.I., and Syracuse University and the Cleveland Browns. I wrote about him in 1984 when he came home to Long Island for a lacrosse honor.
May 20, 2023 · I grew up in Cleveland, and heard an anecdote today from Brent Musberger that the rule about keeping the ball in motion was instituted because at Syracuse, Jim Brown would pin the ball to his chest and just bulldoze. I looked up the roots to the game, and found nothing to support this.
May 21, 2023 · The introduction of the Jim Brown Rule, and how Brown's dominance of lacrosse at Syracuse University changed lacrosse forever.
Feb 8, 2020 · Field lacrosse rules were later changed to require force players to keep the arm, stick and ball in motion at all times, giving opponents more of a chance to poke it away. This is still unofficially known as the “Jim Brown Rule.”]
Brown was so dominant in the game, that they changed the rules requiring a lacrosse player to keep his stick in constant motion when carrying the ball. He was a two-time All American Midfielder. On occasion, he participated with the track team.
May 20, 2023 · Syracuse, N.Y. — Jim Brown is one of the greatest football players of all time, but it was lacrosse that had his heart. Brown famously said he’d “rather play lacrosse six days a week and...
Sep 7, 2023 · He is largely considered the greatest lacrosse player ever, forcing the NCAA to change multiple rules to limit his dominance. Brown would sometimes play lacrosse games and participate in...
May 25, 2023 · His lacrosse performances inspired a rule change that did not allow players to hold the sticks against their body without it being moved on offense.
Sep 26, 2006 · Jim Brown, Lacrosse, 1955-57. Midfield. 6-2, 212. Manhasset, N.Y. Jim Brown is considered by many to be the greatest lacrosse player ever, according to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Hall in 1983.
