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American football player Jim Brown sits on the bench during a game, wearing his helmet and uniform for the Cleveland Browns, circa 1960.

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The Greatest Cleveland Browns Team Of All-Time (1948 Browns)

Contrary to popular belief, the 1972 Miami Dolphins are not the only professional football team to finish a season with an unblemished record. There is one other team who has also accomplished the feat; the greatest team in Cleveland Browns history, the 1948 edition. Pro Football

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Mike McCormack

The Life And Career Of Browns OT Mike McCormack (Complete Story)

When we consider versatility in the NFL, we commonly think of performing multiple functions on the football field, such as passing and rushing. Mike McCormack displayed versatility as an NFL player, having a Pro Football Hall of Fame career, principally with the Cleveland Browns, as

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Cleveland Browns kick returner Joshua Cribbs (16) returns a kick during the second half against the Tennessee Titans. The Tennessee Titans defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-13 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio

The Life And Career Of Josh Cribbs (Complete Story)

There are three phases to any football game – offense, defense, and special teams. While most attention is focused on offense and defense, there are few plays in football that are more spectacular than a kickoff return or punt return touchdown. Few players in NFL history were better at retur

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The Life And Career Of Browns RB Greg Pruitt (Complete Story)

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Jimmy Swartz • 5 years ago While the stereotypical football player is a big man, many great football players are blessed with physical traits other than size. The short and small NFL player can still achieve success if he has speed and agility. A returner or runner who is under six feet and under 200 pound

Ernie Accorsi speaks after being inducted into the Giants Ring of Honor during halftime of the National Football League game between the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals on November 14, 2016, at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford,NJ.

The Life And Career Of Browns General Manager Ernie Accorsi

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The Life And Career Of Browns WR Mac Speedie (Complete Story)

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The Life Of Browns Owner Arthur "Mickey" McBride (Complete Story)

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Former great and HOFer Joe DeLamielleure of the Buffalo Bills during the Gridirons Greats Press Conference at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.

The Life And Career Of OL Joe Delamielleure (Complete Story)

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The Life And Career Of Coach Paul Brown (Complete Story)

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The Life And Career Of Coach Paul Brown (Complete Story)

Ben Donahue • 5 years ago It can be said that the Cleveland Browns wouldn’t be where they are today without their original head coach, Paul Brown. This statement has nothing to do with the team’s futility of the past three decades. In this case, we are talking about their literal existence in the

Frank Gatski

The Life And Career Of Browns C Frank Gatski (Complete Story)

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The Life And Career Of Browns OT Doug Dieken (Complete Story)

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Kevin Mack

The Life And Career Of Browns FB Kevin Mack (Complete Story)

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Marion Motley

The Life And Career Of Browns DL Bill Willis (Complete Story)

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The Life And Career Of Browns DL Bill Willis (Complete Story)

Marion Motley

Jimmy Swartz • 5 years ago If you heard that an NFL player was six feet, two inches tall and weighed 210 pounds, you would not expect the player to be a lineman. However, Bill Willis showed that a player of such small size (by professional football standards) could be a lineman, and in fact an outstanding lin

What Went Wrong For Bill Belichick In Cleveland (Complete Story)

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Ben Donahue • 5 years ago Mention the name Bill Belichick to any football fan and the response will be mixed. It will either be visceral in noting “Sygate” and/or “Deflategate,” or praiseworthy in noting his six Super Bowl victories. Either way you look at it, since 2000, Belichick has become synonymo

Eric Turner

The Life, Career And Untimely Death Of Browns Safety Eric Turner (Story)

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15 November 2009: Former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer during the Jaguars 24-22 win over the Jets at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ

Top 10 Greatest Head Coaches In Cleveland Browns History

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

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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.

Revisiting The Browns' Last Playoff Appearance In 2003

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Cleveland Browns Retired Numbers (Complete List)

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Cleveland Browns Retired Numbers (Complete List)

Jim Brown statue

Ben Donahue • 5 years ago During the first 20 years of their existence, the Cleveland Browns were a model franchise. Immediately after forming, the team won four straight All-America Football Conference Championships. After merging with the NFL, the team played in nine championship games from 1950-1965,

ozzie newsome

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

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Jerry Sherk

The Life And Career Of Browns DT Jerry Sherk (Complete Story)

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The Cleveland Browns Replacement Players Of 1987 (Complete Story)

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Len Ford Hall Of Hame statue

The Life And Career Of Browns DE Len Ford (Complete Story)

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The Life And Career Of Browns DE Len Ford (Complete Story)

Len Ford Hall Of Hame statue

Jimmy Swartz • 5 years ago In recalling the great Cleveland Browns teams in the NFL from 1950 to 1957 (seven NFL championship games, and three NFL championships, in eight years), Browns fans may focus on the offensive stars on the team, such as Otto Graham, Lou Groza, Marion Motley, and Dante Lavelli. However

The Life And Career Of Browns OL Gene Hickerson (Complete Story)

August 4th, 2007: Canton, Ohio. Bobby Franklin stands with Gene Hickerson's bust, and Art Poster. Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement

Jimmy Swartz • 5 years ago Most NFL offensive linemen are not household names. They do not score touchdowns, create turnovers, get sacks, or kick field goals; their recognition during a game usually only comes when they commit a penalty. An exception to this offensive lineman anonymity is Gene Hickerson. For 15 NFL s

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

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The Life And Career Of Browns WR Dante Lavelli (Complete Story)

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Lyle Alzado of the Cleveland Browns.

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

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

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Eric Metcalf #21 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 20, 1992. The Browns defeated the Raiders 28-16.

The Life And Career Of Browns Star Eric Metcalf (Complete History)

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The Life And Career Of Browns Star Eric Metcalf (Complete History)

Eric Metcalf #21 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 20, 1992. The Browns defeated the Raiders 28-16.

Jimmy Swartz • 5 years ago (Photo by Ken Levine/Getty Images) Versatility is a characteristic of many great athletes. In the NFL, versatility is especially valued because a player who can perform multiple tasks can save a team a roster spot to add another player. One of the most versatile Cleveland Browns in th

Webster Slaughter #84 of the Cleveland Browns runs onto the field during a NFL game on October 16, 1988 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Browns defeated the Eagles 19-3.

The Story Of Browns WR Webster Slaughter (Complete History)

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Brian Sipe

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

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Ben Donahue • 5 years ago In the long, storied history of the Cleveland Browns, many colorful and talented athletes have starred at receiver. Beginning with the team's foundation years of the 1940s and 50s, Cleveland boasted Dante Lavelli and Mac Speedie. The go-go 1980’s (when the Browns went to three

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