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Recapping the news, reaction from Jim Brown's 80th birthday

Feb 18, 2016 at 07:16 AM

Jim Brown's 80th birthday included an NFL Network special and an announcement from the Browns that a statue outside of FirstEnergy Stadium is on the way.

A number of celebrities wished Brown well on his 80th birthday, and a sampling can be found below.

If you missed it Wednesday, make sure to watch an encore of "Jim Brown: 80 Years and Running" on Sunday at 11:30 p.m. Also check out our special Jim Brown website for a timeline of his career, highlights and more.

#HappyBirthdayJimBrown https://t.co/M7L0TNBoGl
— NFL (@NFL) February 17, 2016

Happy 80th Bday to @JimBrownNFL32 You are and always have been awesome! Much love!!!#HappyBirthdayJimBrown
— Laila Ali (@TheRealLailaAli) February 17, 2016

It's our pleasure to wish one of the greats, @JimBrownNFL32, a very happy birthday! #HappyBirthdayJimBrown pic.twitter.com/BaxkmjQExu
— MajorLeague Lacrosse (@MLL_Lacrosse) February 17, 2016

Happy Birthday to my friend @JimBrownNFL32 The man that all of us running backs inspired to be on & off the field. #HappyBirthdayJimBrown
— Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) February 16, 2016

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