He helped to revolutionize how many people saw the game of lacrosse through his use of unique and flashy moves such as behind the back passes or his most notable move, "Air Gait" (an acrobatic attempt to score that involved jumping from behind the crease and landing on the other side after shooting the ball). Gary Gait was born in Victoria, Canada and would go on to attend college at Syracuse University, becoming one of the most iconic names in lacrosse worldwide. (2005) & Canandian (2014) Lacrosse Hall of Fame Member 3x NCAA Men's Lacrosse First-Team All-American (1x Honorable Mention).Brown's impact on the game of lacrosse is undeniable and many credit him with being the sport's most influential figure to this day. He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1983 and many credit his prowess on the lacrosse field to helping the sport's popularity grow significantly in the 1950's. Recently, the newly founded Premier Lacrosse League gave Brown the honor of naming their MVP trophy after him. As a senior, Brown scored 43 goals in only 10 games for Syracuse, making him the second highest scorer nationally. In his junior season, Brown was a Second-Team All-American in lacrosse, followed by a First-Team selection his senior year. Brown was so dominant on the lacrosse field, that he takes the top spot on this list solely based on his success in collegiate lacrosse. In fact, he once said, "I'd rather play lacrosse six days a week and football on the seventh."Īlong with his numerous accolades in lacrosse, Brown was also a star football, basketball, and track star during his time at Syracuse University before his graduation in 1957.
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Despite the fact that Brown went on to play professional football in the National Football League, many believe he was even better at lacrosse than football. Brown was one of the most exceptional athletes of his time and his greatness is recognized across multiple sports. Namesake of Premiere Lacrosse League MVP TrophyĪt times, Jim Brown's excellence in lacrosse is overshadowed by his impressive accomplishments in football.2014 Muhammed Ali Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement Award.Syracuse University #44 Retired - Cleveland Browns #32 Retired.NCAA Men's Lacrosse First Team All-American (1957) & Second Team (1956).