Cleveland Browns are holding a celebration of life for Jim Brown.

(AP) Jim Brown's extraordinary life as a football giant and activist will be celebrated as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend activities.

Brown, long considered the standard of excellence for running backs, died in May at age 87. He did not want a funeral. His wife, Monique, has planned a private memorial for her husband on Aug. 3.

The invitation-only gathering will be held at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall near the Hall of Fame, which is hosting the event along with the Cleveland Browns and league. The induction ceremony is set for Aug. 5.

"We wanted to do something right after Jim died and for a variety of reasons — schedules, everybody, Monique wasn't quite ready — it got put off," Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam said. "I can't really think of a better way to do it than do it in Canton.

"Jim Brown's definitely the greatest Brown of all time and arguably the greatest in the NFL. To do it in Canton, a lot of the gold jackets will be there. I think it's appropriate to honor his legacy. We're honored to be part of that."

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