Jim Brown is arguably the best all-around athlete of all time. Brown was one of the best high school lacrosse players ever, averaged 38 points per game on his basketball team, and then went on to set NFL records in rushing. The guy is a certified freak and could probably take you down in any sport. Unless you’re Andre Agassi.
Yahoo’s Shutdown Corner reports that Jim Brown encountered a 9-year-old Agassi back in 1979. Brown was in Vegas at a tennis club when his playing partner bailed. The former NFL star was looking to make a wager and that’s when Mike Agassi suggested that he play his young son. Apparently, Mike Agassi initially offered to bet his HOUSE but then Brown lowered the terms to a mere $10,000.
Brown was even warned by the owner of the club not to play the future tennis star. But after a short interrogation session, Brown decided he’d take the kid on after playing two practice sets. Little Andre dusted Brown 6-3 and 6-3 so Brown offered to bet $500 on the next set. Agassi dropped Brown 6-2 and took the prize.
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