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Jason Gwaltney's only comparison was Jim Brown

Former North Babylon running back Jason Gwaltney owns

Photo credit: Joseph D. Sullivan, 2003 | Former North Babylon running back Jason Gwaltney owns the top single-game rushing performance in Long Island history with his 467-yard effort against East Islip in 2003.

Jason Gwaltney, the former high school football star who pleaded not guilty to burglary and weapons charges Wednesday, was such a dominant player that longtime coaches say only one Long Island running back was better: the legendary Jim Brown.

"Growing up, Jimmy Brown was all we heard of," longtime East Islip coach Sal Ciampi said. "The impact that Brown had on me growing up is the same that...

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