Jim Brown Dominance Period

Jim Brown powered the Browns to a 1964 title and a 1965 championship game appearance.

The Cleveland Browns continued to win behind running back Jim Brown after Paul Brown was fired before the 1963 season. The team won the championship in 1964 and reached the title game the following season, losing to the Green Bay Packers.

Quick Facts

Championships won: 1 (1964)
League rushing titles led: 8 total seasons (not consecutive; did not lead in 1962)

Lore & Background

Jim Brown was the star running back for the Browns after Art Modell fired Paul Brown before the 1963 season.

Reader's Guide

Jim Brown led the Browns to the 1964 NFL championship and the 1965 NFL Championship Game, where they lost to the Green Bay Packers.

More in Club History & Eras

Art Modell Mac Speedie Jim Brown Bill Willis Paul Brown Coaching Era Otto Graham Quarterback Years Art Modell Ownership Period Baltimore Relocation Hiatus Joe Thomas Quarterback Years Bernie Kosar Quarterback Era 1989 Division Championship Mike Holmgren Head Coach Period

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The Dawg Pound · Stadium & Culture 1955 NFL Championship · Honours & Records Earnest Byner · Legendary Players Jim Langer · Legendary Players 1954 NFL Championship Game · Iconic Matches Pittsburgh Steelers · Great Rivalries

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