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Over 25 years of experience in sports including coach, athletic director, game day operations, media relations, football operations, and scout. Ben currently writes for Browns Nation as well as profootballhistory.com. His first book, The Rise of Washington State University Football: The Erickson and Price Years is available through Arcadia Publishing. To read more of Ben’s work, head to donahuesports on Twitter.
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Browns History

The Life And Career Of "The Toe," Lou Groza (Complete Story)

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Revisiting The Browns' Last Playoff Appearance In 2003

Kelly Holcomb of the Cleveland Browns during the Browns 36-33 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Playoffs at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

Cleveland Browns Retired Numbers (Complete List)

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Browns History

The Life And Career Of Browns TE Ozzie Newsome (Complete Story)

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Editorials

Who Is Browns Senior Media Broadcaster Nathan Zegura? (Profile)

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Browns History

The Cleveland Browns Replacement Players Of 1987 (Complete Story)

A shot of the NFL logo prior to the New England Patriots 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
All-Time Lists

Top 10 Most Famous Cleveland Browns Fans Worldwide

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cleveland Browns fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter of the the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

The Life And Career Of Browns LB Clay Matthews Jr. (Complete Story)

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Daily News

A Modest Proposal To Keep The 2020 NFL Season

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 02: A detail view of the NFL crest and logo is seen in game action during the Super Bowl LIV game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens, FL. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

The Wild Life, Sad Death Of Browns DE Lyle Alzado (Complete Story)

Lyle Alzado of the Cleveland Browns. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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The Tragic Stories of Tom Bloom, Ernie Davis, and Don Fleming

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The Cleveland Browns "Kardiac Kids" (Complete History)

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The Life And Career Of Browns DE Paul Wiggin (Complete Story)

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The Life And Career Of Browns WR Gary Collins (Complete Story)

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The Tragic Story Of Browns Safety Don Rogers (Complete History)

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How Browns FB Marion Motley Helped Break The NFL's Color Barrier

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Browns History

How The "The Dawg Pound" Was Formed In Cleveland

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Browns History

What Happened To Browns WR Reggie Langhorne? (Complete Story)

Bernie Kosar (19) in front of his offensive line in a game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 6, 1991 played at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland. The Jets defeated the Browns 17 to 14. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Editorials

The Story Of Kevin Stefanski And His Rise To Browns Head Coach

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Browns History

The Legacy Of Browns Kicker Phil Dawson (Complete Story)

Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson (4) prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers played at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland Ohio Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

The Legend Of Browns QB Bernie Kosar (Complete Story)

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 17: Cleveland Browns pre season broadcast sideline reporter Bernie Kosar on the field prior to the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 17, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Buffalo defeated Cleveland 19-17. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

Peyton Hillis: From Madden Cover To Bust (Complete Story)

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis (40) in game action. The Cleveland Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 27-19 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

How One Browns Legend Made Elvis Presley A Browns Fan (Complete Story)

Elvis Presley Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Daily News

Potential Browns Target Mekhi Becton Had Drug Test "Flagged" At Combine

Mekhi Becton Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

Timeline Of Browns Uniform Changes (Complete History)

1964 Cleveland Browns Championship Jersey Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Daily News

Will A Delayed Offseason Hurt The Cleveland Browns In 2020?

Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

What Happened to Johnny Manziel? (Complete Story)

Quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) [11119] in action during a NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium, in Cleveland, OH. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

The Rise And Fall Of Kellen Winslow Jr. (Complete Story)

Kellen Winslow Jr. of the Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
All-Time Lists

Every Browns First-Round Draft Pick Since 1999 (Complete Profiles)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell poses for photos with Denzel Ward the fourth overall pick by the Cleveland Browns during the first round at the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Statium on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Draft

8 DL Prospects The Browns Could Select In The 2020 Draft (Complete Profiles)

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) during the first half of the Camping World Kickoff game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Louisville Cardinals on September 01, 2018, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. Alabama defeated Louisville 51-14. Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Browns History

The Life And Career Of "The Toe," Lou Groza (Complete Story)

  The history of the NFL has been a witness to a plethora of colorful characters. Som... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Kelly Holcomb of the Cleveland Browns during the Browns 36-33 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Playoffs at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.
Browns History

Revisiting The Browns' Last Playoff Appearance In 2003

  Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The Browns have not made the playoffs in nea... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Jim Brown statue
Browns History

Cleveland Browns Retired Numbers (Complete List)

  During the first 20 years of their existence, the Cleveland Browns were a model franch... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Browns History

The Life And Career Of Browns TE Ozzie Newsome (Complete Story)

Despite their current slump, the Cleveland Browns are a storied NFL franchise. After 70 plus year... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Editorials

Who Is Browns Senior Media Broadcaster Nathan Zegura? (Profile)

  The Cleveland Browns 2018 season was not getting off to a great start. Cleveland ti... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
A shot of the NFL logo prior to the New England Patriots 32-29 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX.
Browns History

The Cleveland Browns Replacement Players Of 1987 (Complete Story)

  With so much uncertainty surrounding sports these days, it can be difficult to keep tr... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cleveland Browns fans cheer on the defense during the first quarter of the the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
All-Time Lists

Top 10 Most Famous Cleveland Browns Fans Worldwide

  There should be no question that fans are the lifeblood of sports teams. Without fa... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Browns History

The Life And Career Of Browns LB Clay Matthews Jr. (Complete Story)

  To survive as a professional football player you have to be extremely lucky and superb... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 02: A detail view of the NFL crest and logo is seen in game action during the Super Bowl LIV game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens, FL.
Daily News

A Modest Proposal To Keep The 2020 NFL Season

  There’s no doubt about it. During this new age of coronavirus, we are seeing a ch... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Lyle Alzado of the Cleveland Browns.
Browns History

The Wild Life, Sad Death Of Browns DE Lyle Alzado (Complete Story)

In the history of the NFL there have been many players who’s outsized personality was evident both... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
championships shown at first energy stadium
Browns History

The Tragic Stories of Tom Bloom, Ernie Davis, and Don Fleming

"Cleveland Browns Championships" (CC BY 2.0) by EDrost88   Looking back through the lens... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Brian Sipe
Browns History

The Cleveland Browns "Kardiac Kids" (Complete History)

In the early history of the Browns, Cleveland fans were spoiled by very few losing seasons and fre... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Browns History

The Life And Career Of Browns DE Paul Wiggin (Complete Story)

  The Cleveland Browns teams of the 1950s and 60s were a tough beat for any opponent.... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Browns History

The Life And Career Of Browns WR Gary Collins (Complete Story)

  In the long, storied history of the Cleveland Browns, many colorful and talented athle... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Browns History

The Tragic Story Of Browns Safety Don Rogers (Complete History)

  In late June of 1986, the Cleveland Browns were a month away from the start of their train... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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How Browns FB Marion Motley Helped Break The NFL's Color Barrier

  In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American baseball player to suit up... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
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Browns History

How The "The Dawg Pound" Was Formed In Cleveland

  In the long history of the Cleveland Browns, the franchise has had many memorable char... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Bernie Kosar (19) in front of his offensive line in a game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 6, 1991 played at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland. The Jets defeated the Browns 17 to 14.
Browns History

What Happened To Browns WR Reggie Langhorne? (Complete Story)

  In the mid-late 1980s, the Cleveland Browns had a playoff resurgence. On three occa... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Kevin Stefanski
Editorials

The Story Of Kevin Stefanski And His Rise To Browns Head Coach

  On January 13, 2020, Kevin Stefanski was hired to be the new head coach of the Clevela... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson (4) prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers played at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland Ohio
Browns History

The Legacy Of Browns Kicker Phil Dawson (Complete Story)

Phil Dawson spent 2 decades in the NFL and became of the one most consistent kickers in NFL history.... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 17: Cleveland Browns pre season broadcast sideline reporter Bernie Kosar on the field prior to the National Football League preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns on August 17, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Buffalo defeated Cleveland 19-17.
Browns History

The Legend Of Browns QB Bernie Kosar (Complete Story)

  Nobody wanted to be a Cleveland Brown more than Bernie Kosar. After his redshirt so... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis (40) in game action. The Cleveland Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 27-19 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
Browns History

Peyton Hillis: From Madden Cover To Bust (Complete Story)

  On March 14, 2010, the Cleveland Browns traded former first-round pick, quarterback Brady... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Elvis Presley
Browns History

How One Browns Legend Made Elvis Presley A Browns Fan (Complete Story)

  For the past year, former NFL great Peyton Manning has hosted his popular show “Peyt... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Mekhi Becton
Daily News

Potential Browns Target Mekhi Becton Had Drug Test "Flagged" At Combine

  With the 10th pick in next week’s draft, the Cleveland Browns are expected to pick a... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
1964 Cleveland Browns Championship Jersey
Browns History

Timeline Of Browns Uniform Changes (Complete History)

  On April15, the Cleveland Browns unveiled the latest iteration of their home and away... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Will A Delayed Offseason Hurt The Cleveland Browns In 2020?

  With the calendar turning to April and May, NFL players are normally gearing up for OTAs (... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) [11119] in action during a NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium, in Cleveland, OH.
Browns History

What Happened to Johnny Manziel? (Complete Story)

  The Cleveland Browns fans drifted to the edge of their seats in breathless anticipation.&n... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Kellen Winslow Jr. of the Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.
Browns History

The Rise And Fall Of Kellen Winslow Jr. (Complete Story)

  Seated at a table, flanked by people on all sides of him, Kellen Winslow Jr. sat wait... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell poses for photos with Denzel Ward the fourth overall pick by the Cleveland Browns during the first round at the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Statium on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.
All-Time Lists

Every Browns First-Round Draft Pick Since 1999 (Complete Profiles)

  After former owner Art Modell relocated the Browns (re-named the Ravens) to Baltimore... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago
Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) during the first half of the Camping World Kickoff game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Louisville Cardinals on September 01, 2018, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. Alabama defeated Louisville 51-14.
Draft

8 DL Prospects The Browns Could Select In The 2020 Draft (Complete Profiles)

  In 2019, the Cleveland Browns defense did not perform up to standards, contributing to... Ben Donahue • 5 years ago


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