How many children does Jim Brown have? All you need to know about late NFL legend's family

Apart from being a successful NFL player, the late Jim Brown was also the proud father of eight kids.

From 1957 to 1965, Brown played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns, where he became well-known. During his career, he accomplished enough to earn a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

He hung up his cleats at the height of his powers to devote the rest of his days to fighting for civil rights. Tragically, his wife, Monique Brown, announced Friday on Instagram that her devoted husband had passed away.

Jim Brown married Sue Brown for his first marriage in 1959. In 1968, she filed for divorce, accusing him of "gross neglect." Kim and Kevin, who were twins, were born in 1960, while James Jr. was born in 1962. In 1972, the separation was legally finalized. In 1997, Brown married Monique, with whom he had two children — Aris and Morgan.

Kimberly (from Kim Jones), Shellee (from Brenda Ayres) and Karen Brown Ward are three other daughters Brown is said to have from past relationships. Until her passing in 2016, Brown's daughter, Karen Ward, resided in her father's former island home. Karen's mother has not been identified.

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Jim Brown’s stats during his NFL playing career

Jim Brown, who played for the Cleveland Browns for nine years, was a wrecker, dominating the league in running in eight of those years. He played in 118 consecutive games without missing one before abruptly calling it quits in 1965, the year he was chosen as the MVP.

In each of his nine seasons in the league, Brown, an eight-time All-Pro, played in the Pro Bowl. He owned the league records for yards and touchdowns when he departed.

In 1963, Brown amassed 1,863 yards, which is a career-high. He rushed for 106 running touchdowns, averaging an amazing 5.2 yards per run, and gained 104 yards per game on average. He recorded 262 receptions for 2,499 yards and an additional 20 touchdowns.

Brown carried the ball 2,359 times for 12,312 rushing yards and 106 scores, all of which were milestones when he retired. He is the only player in NFL history to have a career rushing average of more than 100 yards per game.