The 1948 Cleveland Browns Amazing Collection Pieces of Jeff Payne
Guest collector and historian Jeff Payne joins us again to unveil some football history through pieces in his collection. Up today are some rare football car... — www.youtube.com
Our guest is historian and collector Jeff Payne, who joins us to discuss an incredible portion of his vintage gridiron collection concerning the 1948 Cleveland Browns. The 1948 Cleveland Browns cemented themselves in football history by achieving the seemingly impossible: an undefeated season. This summary details their dominant run:
Building the Team:
-Head coach Paul Brown continued to refine his squad after winning the previous two AAFC championships.
-Key additions included linebacker Alex Agase and halfbacks Ara Parseghian and Dub Jones.
Dominating the Regular Season:
-The Browns kicked off the season with a victory against the LA Dons and never looked back, winning all 14 regular season games.
-Their closest contests were two close wins against the San Francisco 49ers, who also finished with a strong record.
-The Browns offense averaged 27.8 points per game, the second-best in the league, while their defense held opponents to a league-low 13.6 points per game.
Securing the Championship:
-Finishing the season with a perfect 14-0 record, the Browns secured the Western Division title.
-They faced the Buffalo Bills, who had won the Eastern Division through a playoff in the AAFC Championship game.
-The Browns capped off their undefeated season by defeating the Bills 49-7, earning their third consecutive AAFC championship.
It's important to note that while the Browns' undefeated season is considered remarkable, it occurred in the AAFC, which merged with the NFL in 1950. The NFL does not officially recognize AAFC records, making the 1972 Miami Dolphins the only team in NFL history to complete an undefeated season.
However, the 1948 Cleveland Browns remain a legendary team, showcasing outstanding coaching, a well-rounded roster, and a dominant playing style that brought them perfection on the field.
Bonus stories in the Video
In the conversation with Jeff Payne, we chat about football-related stories outside the Browns. How about George Halas during wartime? Or Crazy Legs Hirsch connection to the AAFC? Or Johnny Unitas reason for wearing Black high-tops?
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College Football's first All-American Quarterback
When most hear the name of Edgar Allen Poe, the author of great literary works, poetry and 19th-century macabre probably come to mind. In football, a famous ... — www.youtube.com
When most hear the name of Edgar Allen Poe, the author of great literary works, poetry and 19th-century macabre probably come to mind. In football, a famous poet related to a family member by the same name was one heck of a QB for Princeton.
Historian and collector Jeff Payne joins us once again to share some pieces he has collected connected with College Football's first All-American Quarterback.
This is a podcast about Edgar Allan Poe, who was a quarterback for Princeton and the first All-American quarterback in college football history. The host of Pigskin Dispatch, Darin Hayes, is interviewing Jeff Payne, a collector and historian of football memorabilia.
Edgar Allan Poe was related to the famous poet Edgar Allan Poe, but they were not the same person. The football player Edgar Allan Poe's great-uncle was the poet Edgar Allan Poe.
Edgar Allan Poe played for Princeton in the late 1800s and was a very successful player. He led his team to an undefeated season and a national championship in 1889. He was also the first quarterback to be named an All-American.
After his football career, Edgar Allan Poe went on to become a lawyer, like his father. He also served as the Attorney General of Maryland.
Jeff Payne owns a cabinet card of Edgar Allan Poe from the late 1800s, among other items related to the early athlete. He also showed a trade card of Edgar Allan Poe that called him "the hero of the hour and the darling of the ladies."
