CLEVELAND – An NFL Hall of Famer says he is disappointed to hear of the federal charges filed against another former player for the Cleveland Browns.
“Reggie’s a very charming person, very intelligent person… And I had no idea that lurking underneath was that gambling sickness,” Jim Brown told FoOX 8’s Kevin Freeman by phone.
The legendary Brown said it was difficult to learn that a man he trusted, former Browns wide receiver Rucker, is facing federal charges.
Rucker is accused of spending about $150,000 over four years to pay off gambling debts and buy personal items, including food, drinks and dry cleaning services.
Federal prosecutors said the money was supposed to go to charitable organizations in Cleveland that helped reduce violence.
