Club History
13 entries in the Cleveland Browns compendium.
Art ModellThe controversial owner who moved the Browns to Baltimore.Mac SpeedieCleveland Browns end who led the league in receptions four times and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall…Jim BrownThe greatest professional football player ever, according to The Sporting News and the Associated Press.Bill WillisDominant defensive anchor and pioneer who broke the color barrier with the Cleveland Browns.Paul Brown Coaching EraThe architect of the Browns and Bengals, a pioneer of football innovation.Otto Graham Quarterback YearsDominant quarterback who led the Browns to seven championships in ten seasons.Jim Brown Dominance PeriodJim Brown powered the Browns to a 1964 title and a 1965 championship game appearance.Art Modell Ownership PeriodModell's tenure brought one NFL title and ended with a controversial move to Baltimore.Baltimore Relocation HiatusCleveland kept the Browns' name, colors, and history after the 1995 relocation.Joe Thomas Quarterback YearsA storied franchise from the AAFC to the NFL, the Cleveland Browns have a legacy of early dominance and…Bernie Kosar Quarterback EraThree AFC title game appearances, no Super Bowl berths.1989 Division ChampionshipThe 1989 Cleveland Browns: Last division title and AFC Championship appearance as of 2026.Mike Holmgren Head Coach PeriodQuarterback guru and Super Bowl-winning head coach.
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