Bernie Kosar Quarterback Era

Three AFC title game appearances, no Super Bowl berths.

The Bernie Kosar era began when the Browns drafted the quarterback in 1985. He led the team to three AFC Championship Games in the late 1980s but lost each time.

Quick Facts

Jersey number: 19
Pro bowls: 1
Afc championship appearances: 3

Reader's Guide

Kosar took over from Brian Sipe, who had led the 'Kardiac Kids' in 1979 and 1980 but never past the first round of the playoffs. Under Kosar, the Browns reached the AFC Championship Game three times but never won.

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