Cleveland Browns Franchise History
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"Cleveland Browns Franchise History"
The Cleveland Browns boast a history as turbulent as that of the Great Lake beside which they reside. From their glorious beginnings as a powerhouse to their devastating Relocation and eventual rebirth, the Browns have become synonymous with resilience, passionate fandom, and the enduring hope for gridiron glory.
- The 1948 Cleveland Browns Amazing Collection Pieces of Jeff Payne
- 1948 Cleveland Browns Undefeated Season
- Unveiling the 1950 NFL Championship: Browns vs. Rams
- The 1955 NFL Season: A Gridiron Crossroads Culminating in Cleveland Glory
- Upset in the Snow: Browns Maul Lions for '54 Title
- Gridiron Glory: Unraveling the 1951 NFL Championship
- Reliving the 1964 NFL Championship with Rich Shmelter
CLEVELAND BROWNS: Cleveland Browns Franchise History, Gillom, Horace, 3 NFL Teams Reposition, The 1948 Cleveland Browns Amazing Collection Pieces..., A Conference is Born: The Day the AFC Took Shape, Creation of the Cleveland Browns Franchise, The Cleveland Browns and their AAFC Team Story, Paul Brown, Cleveland Brown Franchise Awarded, 1948 Cleveland Browns Undefeated Season, Dante Lavelli Cleveland Browns Legendary End, Unveiling the 1950 NFL Championship: Browns vs. Rams, The 1955 NFL Season: A Gridiron Crossroads Culminating..., Upset in the Snow: Browns Maul Lions for '54 Title, Jim Brown: The Story of a Cleveland Legend, Gridiron Glory: Unraveling the 1951 NFL Championship, The Cleveland Browns' Historic 1950 Season, Frank Gatski Browns Hall of Fame Center, Ozzie Newsome College and Pro Football Hall of Fame..., Joe DeLamielleure Buffalo Bills Legend, Jerry Rhome Football Hall of Fame Profile, Jim Ray Smith Outstanding Lineman, Dante Lavelli and His Grip on Football, Jim Brown the NFL Running Back All Others Are Measured..., Dick Modzelewski The Bio of the Gridiron Legend, Henry Jordan A Force of Nature on the Gridiron, The Toe That Toppled Titans: Lou Groza's Enduring..., January 17th, 1988: A Night of Heartbreak & History..., Mac Speedie Cleveland Browns HOF End, Reliving the 1964 NFL Championship with Rich Shmelter, Retired Jersey Numbers of the Cleveland Browns, Leroy Kelly: From Morgan State to Browns Legend &..., Alex Agase Hall of Fame Guard/Linebacker of the Illini..., Cleveland Browns Legend, Hall of Fame Kicker &..., Paul Warfield: Poetry in Motion on the Gridiron, Otto Graham: Northwestern Star, Browns Legend &..., Joe Thomas The Indestructible Anchor: Forging a Legacy..., Tommy McDonald: Oklahoma's Little Giant and His The..., Willie Davis Champion Defensive End, Doug Atkins, Braylon Edwards Pro Bowl Caliber Wide Reciever, Mac Speedie: Bio on the Legend, Bill Willis: A Force of Nature Who Integrated the..., Len Dawson - Pro Football Hall of Fame bio, Ron Simmons: From Gridiron Great to Wrestling Legend, Bob Babich Star Lineman, Weldon Humble Hall of Fame Guard, The Unsung Hero of the Cleveland Browns Dynasty, The Cerebral Enforcer: Carl Banks's Championship Pedigree, Greg Pruitt and His Remarkable College and NFL Career
✦ Born Winners and the Drive Factory (1946-1995): In 1946, Paul Brown, a legendary coach, brought professional football to Cleveland, establishing the Browns as an immediate force. With their revolutionary running game and "Drive Factory" philosophy, the Browns dominated the league, winning eight league championships in their first 17 years. Players like Jim Brown, Otto Graham, and Lou Groza became iconic figures, etching the Browns' legacy in football history.
✦ Heartbreak and Relocation (1996-1999): However, financial concerns and disagreements with ownership led to Brown's departure in 1963, marking the beginning of a decline. Despite flashes of brilliance, the Browns never captured their past glory, culminating in owner Art Modell's controversial decision to relocate the team to Baltimore in 1996. This betrayal left Cleveland fans heartbroken and fueled a years-long struggle to bring the team back.
✦ Return to Glory and New Challenges (1999-Present): After years of legal battles and fan pressure, the Browns returned in 1999 as an expansion team. While initial success proved elusive, the arrival of Baker Mayfield in 2018 sparked hope. Despite playoff appearances and passionate support, the Browns haven't yet replicated their championship success. Yet, the journey continues, fueled by the unwavering loyalty of "Dawg Pound" fans who dream of returning the Lombardi Trophy to Cleveland.
- AUBURN TIGERS 7/21/22 8/16/23 SEC SPORTS: Football
- AUTHOR: George Bozeka, Rich Shmelter, Robert Cohen
- BASEBALL NAME: Carl Banks
- DOB: August 29, December 04, December 06, December 28, February 17, February 25, January 25, July 24, July 26, June 20, March 03, March 27, May 15, May 20, October 05
- EVENTDAY: April 20, April 24, August 29, December 04, December 06, December 28, February 17, February 25, January 25, July 24, July 26, June 04, June 20, March 03, March 27, May 05, May 08, May 10, May 15, May 17, May 20, October 05
- FOOTBALL: Franchise Origins, Greatest NFL Games, NFL Champions, Collectibles, Retired NFL Jersey Numbers
- FOOTBALL LEAGUE: All America Football Conference, Fourth American Football League, World Football League
- FOOTBALL MONTH: February History, January History, March History
- FOOTBALL NAME: Alex Agase, Bill Willis, Bob Babich, Bob Waterfield, Braylon Edwards, Brown Jim, Brown Paul, Crazy Legs Hirsch, Dante Lavelli, Davis Willie, Dawson Len, Dick Modzelewski, Don Fleming, Doug Atkins, Ernie Davis, Ewbank Weeb, Ford Len, Frank Gatski, Gene Hickerson, George Halas, Gillom Horace, Graham Otto, Greg Pruitt, Groza Lou, Henry Jordan, Horace Gillom, Jerry Rhome, Jim Brown, Jim Ray Smith, Joe DeLamielleure, Joe Stydahar, Joe Thomas, Johnny Unitas, Lavelli Dante, Layne Bobby, Len Dawson, Leroy Kelly, Lou Groza, Lou Saban, Mac Speedie, Marion Motley, Motley Marion, Noll Chuck, Norm Van Brocklin, Otto Graham, Ozzie Newsome, Paul Brown, Paul Warfield, Ron Simmons, Tommy McDonald, Walker Doak, Weldon Humble, Willie Davis
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive End, Defensive Line, Full Back, Guard, Head Coach, Kicker, Linebacker, Punter, Quarterback, Runningback, Running Back, Tackle, Wide Receiver
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Alabama Crimson Tide, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts, Baltimore Ravens, Baylor Bears, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Florida State Seminoles, Green Bay Packers, Illinois Fighting Illini, Illinois Illini, India, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Marshall Thundering Herd, Memphis Southmen, Miami Dolphins, Miami Redhawks, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Nevada Wolf Pack, New York Giants, New York Jets, Northwestern Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Ole Miss Rebels, Ottowa Rough Riders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rice Owls, SMU Mustangs, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Syracuse Orange, Tampa Bay Bandits, Tulse Golden Hurricanes, Utah Utes, Virginia Cavaliers, Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins, Wisconsin Badgers
- HOCKEY POSITION: Center
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 17, Number 42, Number 50, Number 56, Number 59, Number 60, Number 70, Number 72, Number 76, Number 75, Number 82, Number 99
- NFL JERSEY: Jersey 16, Number 08, Number 14, Number 17, Number 22, Number 25, Number 29, Number 30, Number 32, Number 34, Number 35, Number 36, Number 38, Number 42, Number 44, Number 45, Number 46, Number 52, Number 56, Number 58, Number 59, Number 60, Number 62, Number 64, Number 66, Number 68, Number 70, Number 73, Number 74, Number 76, Number 77, Number 79, Number 81. NFL Jersey:Number 83. NCAAF Jersey:number 91, Number 82, Number 84, Number 86, Number 87, Number 88
- OTHER: "The Toe", AAFC Championships, All America Football Conference, Grambling State, Lou Groza Award, Massillon High School, NFL All-Decade Team, NFL Championships, Super Bowl XVIII, Footb, Football, Undefeated Teams
- PODCAST: Football
- PROFOOTBALL: 1948, 1950, 1951, 1954, 1955
- SPORTS: Football, College Football Hall of Fame, Football Odds And Ends, Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football, Pro Football
- VIDEO: Football History Minute, Gridiron Legends
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"Gillom, Horace"
Born March 3 in Roanoke, Alabama was the legendary trilblazing end/punter of the Cleveland Browns, Horace Gillom.
"3 NFL Teams Reposition"
May 17, 1969—The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the December 10, 1969, Clarion-Ledger in Jacksonville, Mississippi, which placed in boldface print: “NFL Gives ‘69-’70 Schedule.” The article declares that the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers all agreed to leave the NFL to join the 10 AFL franchises in the new American Football Conference in the NFL as part of the merger of the two rival leagues.
NFL President and Browns owner Art Modell declared that the transfer of the three longtime NFL teams was to balance out the teams in the two conferences. In retrospect, it is interesting how much it also shifted the power of the conferences, as in the decade following the transfer, Baltimore and Pittsburgh accounted for five of the ten Super Bowl Titles.