In 1957, a ten years old boy in California set a goal. At that time Jim Brown was the greatest running back ever to play pro football and this tall, skinny boy wanted his autograph. In order to accomplish his goal, the young boy had to overcome some obstacles.

He grew up in the ghetto, where he never got enough to eat. Malnutrition took its toll and a disease called rickets forced him to wear steel splints to support his skinny bow out legs. He had no money to buy a ticket to get into the game, so he waited patiently near the locker room until the game ended and Jim Brown left the field. He politely asked Brown for his autograph. As Brown signed, the boy explained, "Mr. Brown, I have all your pictures on my wall. I know you hold all the records. You are my idol."

Brown smiled and began to leave, but the young boy was not finished. He proclaimed, "Mr. Brown, one day I am going to break every record you hold!" Brown was impressed and asked, "What's your name, son?"

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