Marion Motley Sketch
Sketch of the Hall of fame Fullback from the book 50 Years of NFL Excitement.
Jim Brown
Ozzie Newsome
Mike Webster, Steelers blocking Dick Ambrose of the Browns in 1978 NFL
Greg Pruitt runs through the Bengals defense
Browns runner Greg Pruitt runs through the Bengals defense. Longtime Bengals linbacker Jim LeClaire (#55) can seen in teh background.
1977 Cleveland Browns Quarterback Brian Sipe
In 1977, his second year as Cleveland’s starting quarterback, Brian Sipe started nine games before injuries cut his season short. He posted a 5-4 record, completing 57.4% of his passes (112 of 195) for 1,233 yards with 9 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions.
Paul Warfield
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Daryle Lamonica rushed by Turkey Jones
Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica (#3) gets the pass off under pressure from Browns lineman Turkey Jones (#80).
Franco Harris carries against the Cleveland Browns – Early 1970s NFL
With guard Gerry Mullins leading, Steelers Franco Harris carries against the Cleveland Browns in early 1970s action. In 1972 the Steelers posted the best record in the AFC Central with 11 wins and Cleveland was right behind with 10. Both teams made the playoffs and both teams lost to the Dolphins. We think the Browns here are Bob Briggs (#84), Billy Andrews (#52).
Jim Brown 2009 Cleveland Browns Topps Mayo Cut Plug Football Card #123
The Hall of Fame runner was honored in the 2009 Topps Mayo Card set.
Jim Brown vs Washington Redskins in 1962
It takes 3 Redskins to bring down the great Jim Brown in this Cleveland-Washington clash in 1962. 1962 was the only year that Jim Brown did not lead the league in rushing during his 9-year NFL career.
Marion Motley | Cleveland Browns 1946-1953
One of the original bruising fullbacks of football. Marion Motley was an All-Pro in 1950 and made the Pro Bowl teams in 1948 and 1950. He ended his career with a 5.7 yards-per-carry average.
Leroy Kelly
An 8th round draft pick in 1964 from Morgan State by the Cleveland he played 10 seasons for the Browns and finished with 7274 yards and 74 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 190 passes for another 2281 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is still the #2 All-Time Rushing Yards Leader for the Browns.
Gene Hickerson & Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns
Browns Hall of Famers in action against the Colts – #66, Gene Hickerson played 15 years in the NFL, all for the Browns and #32, Jim Brown led the NFL in rushing 8 times in his 9-year career. His record of 126 touchdowns stood for until Jerry Rice broke it in 1994.
Jim Brown carries against the Giants in 1961
The Browns great runner takes a hand off from Quarterback Milt Plum (#16) and gets ready to go through a huge hole in the Giants defense. In front of Brown is All-Pro guard Jim Ray Smith (#64) and Ray Renfro (#26) at far right. Giants defenders pictured are Rosey Greer (#76, Andy Robustelli (#81), Jim Katcavage (#75) & Cliff Livingston (#89).
Jim Katcavage, NY Giants & Chet Hanulak, Cleveland Browns – 1957 NFL
From the Opening Game of the 1957 NFL season – Jim Katcavage of the New York Giants and Chet Hanulak of the Cleveland Brown. The Browns would win this one 6-3 on game-winning Lou Groza field goal.
Milt Plum gets behind the Blocking of Dick Schafrath and John Morrow
Taken from the early 1960s Browns quarterback Milt Plum gets behind the blocking of center John Morrow (#56) as Dick Schafrath (#77) takes Billy Ray Smith (#77) of the Steelers out of the play.
Bobby Mitchell Catches a Pass from Milt Plum | Cleveland Browns
Old School NFL – 1961! Browns halfback Bobby Mithcell takes off after taking in a pass against Pittsburgh. Steelers defender Dicky Moegle moves in after hurdling Browns blocker Dick Schafrath (#77). 1961 would be Mitchell’s last season with Cleveland as he joined Washington in 1962.
Bill Willis
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Willie Davis of the Packers pressures Frank Ryan of the Browns
Browns and Packers. Hall of Fame Defensive End Willie Davis puts the heat on Cleveland Browns quarterback Fran Ryan. Looks like Leroy Kelley, #44 in the background.
Jim Brown carries against Tom Scott and the Philadelphia Eagles – Old School NFL Photo
Late 1950s era NFL – The great Jim Brown carries against the Philadelphia Eagles defense – Defensive End Tom Scott is in the foreground.
Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Fullback
Rushed for over 1000 yards 7 times in his 9-year NFL career. Averaged 104 yards a game rushing after 118 games. Also scored 126 total touchdowns.
Jim Brown of Cleveland and Jim Patton of the New York Giants, a Rob Riger Photo
Giants safety Jim Patton tries to bring down Cleveland runner Jim Brown. A photo from sports photographer Robert Riger, we think it’s from 1965. If we are correct that would make #83 in the background Johnny Brewer, playing tight end and #28 would be former Olympic Gold Medalist rookie Henry Carr.
Greg Pruitt, Cleveland Browns Runner
On a team that has been blessed with some of the greatest ball carriers in Pro Football History, Greg Pruitt ranks #5 among all Cleveland Browns runners with 5496 yards rushing.
Hanford Dixon
A 1st-round draft pick in 1981 from Southern Mississippi. Together with fellow defender Frank Minnifield formed one of the most efficient cornerback tandems ever in the NFL. Played from 1981 to 1989 and was named to 3 consecutive Pro Bowls in 1986, 1987 and 1989. Finished with 26 career interceptions.
Classic 1958 NFL – Jim Brown vs Big Daddy Lipscomb and the Colts
Some late 1950s classic NFL – the great Jim Brown carries against the Colts defense – The Colt all the way to the right is “Big Daddy” Gene Lipscomb.
The Browns Van Green Grabs Jack Lambert – Classic NFL Photo
Van Green of the Browns has that “What Do I Do Now?” Look on his face as he grabs himself an armful of Steelers menace Jack Lambert. Green was a 6th Round draft pick from Shaw University in 1973.
Jim Brown
Hanford Dixon
A 1st-round draft pick in 1981 from Southern Mississippi. Together with fellow defender Frank Minnifield formed one of the most efficient cornerback tandems ever in the NFL. Played from 1981 to 1989 and was named to 3 consecutive Pro Bowls in 1986, 1987 and 1989. Finished with 26 career interceptions.
Jim Brown
Brian Sipe
Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
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Leroy Kelly Cleveland Browns carries against Doug Buffone and the Chicago Bears in 1969
When the great Jim Brown retired in 1965 Leroy Kelly of Morgan State filled the role as best as anyone could – led the league twice in rushing making 1st Team All Pro team 4 times. Still ranks #2 behind Brown as the Cleveland franchise All Time rusher. Here he gets a block from Milt Morin against Doug Buffone and the Chicago Bears – #85 is Willie Holman from South Carolina.
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Bobby Layne 1953 Detroit Lions
Bobby Layne sets up tp pass in the 1953 Championship game against Cleveland. Layne and the Lions won this one 17-16 as Layne connected with Jim Doran on a 33-yard strike with less than 3 minutes to play. That looks like Browns Hall of Famer Bill Willis in pursuit.
Bernie Kosar
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Marion Motley Cleveland Browns AAFC
The All-Time leading leading rusher of the short-lived All-American Football Conference – Fullback Marion Motley.
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Ted Hendricks, Raiders sacks Paul McDonald of the Browns
There’s not a whole lot Browns quarterback Paul McDonald
can do as Raiders linebacker Ted Hendricks descends upon him.
Henry Jordan and Lionel Aldridge Rushing Frank Ryan – Classic Packers & Browns
Browns quarterback Frank Ryan gets this one away as Packers Henry Jordan and Lionel Aldridge come through.
Ozzie Newsome
NFL QB Otto Graham
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Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
Yale Lary in Pusuit of Billy Reynolds, Cleveland Browns in the 1953 NFL Championship Game
I think this might be from the 1953 NFL Title game between the Lions and Browns. Hall of Famer Yale Lary attempts to run down Billy Reynolds. Reynolds is one of only 5 Browns players to wear #46. The Browns organization retired the number in 1963 when Don Fleming, a defensive back that wore #46, died in an off-season accident on a construction site.
Ozzie Newsome
Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
Frank Ryan on sidelines with headset
Jim Brown carries against Andy Stynchula and the Redskins in 1963
Jim Brown in action against the Redskins and that looks like Andy Stynchula making a lunge at him. In 1963 Brown once again was the league’s top rusher setting a new record of 1863 yards.
Bernie Kosar
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Rookie Jim Brown in 1957 against the San Francisco 49ers
Rookie Jim Brown from Syracuse carries against the San Francisco 49ers defense in 1957. Brown would led the NFL in rushing 8 of the next 9 seasons. Pictured above with Brown are fellow teammates tackle Mike McCormack (#74) & flanker Ray Renfro (#26). We think 49er #76 is defensive tackle John Gonzaga.
Jim Brown 1963 Pro Football Illustrated
Cleveland’s Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown on the cover of the 1963 issue of Pro Football Illustrated. Brown would have a phenomenal season leading the NFL in every rushing category with 291 carries, 1863 yards, 6.4 YPC and 12 rushing touchdowns. The 1863 yards were a new NFL Rushing record that would stand 10 years.
Jim Brown carries against Ordell Braase and the 1965 Baltimore Colts
Billy Ray Smith and Ordell Braase of the Colts move in on Jim Brown. In 1965, Jim Brown was, once again, the NFL’s top rusher with 1544 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns. It was his 9th and final season as he retired as the NFL’s All-Time Leading Rusher with 12,312 and top Rushing Touchdown Scorer with 106. Both records would stand until broken by Walter Payton. The Rushing Yards record in 1983 and the Rushing Touchdowns in 1987.
Marion Motley
Earnest Byner Cleveland Browns
Jim Brown runs past Bill Pellington of the Colts in the 1964 NFL Championship Game
Jim Brown gets past the line of scrimmage in the 1964 NFL Championship game against the Colts. Underdog Cleveland shocked the powerhouse Colts to the tune of a 27-0 beating as Brown rushed for 114 yards as the Browns claimed they’re first NFL Title in 9 seasons. Colt #36 is linebacker Bill Pellington. Pellington reportedly had a reputation of being one of the league’s roughest, meanest, dirtiest players of that time.
Leroy Kelly Evades Doug Buffone 1967 NFL
The NFL’s top runner in 1967 – Leroy Kelly of the Cleveland Browns – averaged 5.1 yards a carry on 235 carries picking up 1205 and 11 touchdowns. Here he gives Bear linebacker Doug Buffone the slip.
Redskin Bobby Mitchell Makes a Catch Against Don Fleming of the Browns in 1962.
Bobby Mitchell joined the Redskins in 1962 and would lead the NFL with 72 catches and 1384 yards. Here he makes a catch over the back of up-and-coming star of the Cleveland Browns Don Fleming. Fleming would tragically die in a construction accident before the 1963 NFL season.
Marion Motley
Jim Brown and Willie Davis, Early 1960’s NFL
Some early 1960s NFL action between Green Bay and Cleveland – Jim Brown carries into line as Willie Davis plays off a block to meet him.
Leroy Kelly and Gene Hickerson run at Houston in 1971
Browns offense in 1971. Leroy Kelly, the AFC’s #4 leading rusher that year, gets behind the blocking of fullback Bo Scott and guard Gene Hickerson. In 1971 Hickerson was a 14-year NFL veteran and didn’t retire till 1973.
Jim Brown & John Wooten vs New York Giants Defense – 1960s NFL
It takes 3 Giants to stop the great Jim Brown as he carries against New York here in this 1960s NFL action. Brown #60 is long-time offensive lineman John Wooten. Bonus points if you can name the Giants here. Thanks to the Robert Riger Living Trust & Archive for sharing this image.
Bob Brown Battles Paul Wiggin in 1966
In the trenches battle between NFL Hall of Famer Bob Brown (#76) and long time veteran of Cleveland Paul Wiggin (#84) in 1966.
Leroy Kelly Browns Hall of Fame Runner
In his 10-year career Leroy Kelly accounted for over 9500 total yards from scrimmage and 90 touchdowns.
Dick Modzelewski Stops Earl Gros – Old School NFL Photo
Earl Gros of the Eagles’ progress comes to an abrupt end thanks to the efforts of Cleveland Brown defensive lineman Dick Modzelewski in this mid-1960s NFL photo.
Craig Morton, Cowboys takes a hit from Jack Gregory of the Browns
Craig Morton takes a shot from Browns lineman Jack Gregory during the 1970 NFL season.
Mike Curtis Jerry Logan Stop Leroy Kelly – 1968 NFL Colts and Browns
Colts Mike Curtis and Jerry Logan put the stops on Browns runner Leroy Kelly. In the 1968 NFL Championship the Colts defense held Kelly to 28 rushing yards as they put a 34-0 whipping on the Browns to claim the NFL Title and advance to Super Bowl III.
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Milt Plum hands off to Jim Brown against Pittsburgh in 1960
Jim Brown takes a handoff from quarterback Milt Plum and tries the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line as Hall of Famer Mike McCormack (#74) clears the way. We think this is from the October of 1960 game where Plum threw for 308 yards in a 28-20 Browns win. The Steelers at the far-left look like Pro Bowler Ernie Stautner and linebacker Mike Henry (#37) and the other Cleveland player in the Foreground could be #54, All Pro Jim Ray Smith.
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The Colts Johnny Unitas gets a Pass Off with Jim Houston of Cleveland Rushing
Early 1960s NFL action between Cleveland and Baltimore – Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas gets a pass of center Dick Szymanski (#52) and guard Palmer Pyle (#62) keep Browns defender Jim Houston (#82) at bay.
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Ernie Green blocks for Jim Brown against the Cardinals in 1965
Jim Brown gets behind Ernie Green as he works his way through the St. Louis Cardinals defense in 1965. Cardinal #52 is Dale Meinert and #34 is Bill Koman.
Joe Kapp scores in the 1969 NFL Championship Game against the Browns
The Vikings score first in the 1969 NFL Championship with quarterback Joe Kapp turning a broken play into a 7-yard touchdown as he drags Cleveland Brown defenders Ron Snidow (#88), Walter Johnson (#71) and Mike Howell (#34) into the endzone with him.
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Cleveland Browns Return Man Greg Pruitt in 1973
As a rookie had 1112 All Purpose Yards with Cleveland.
Ordell Braase & Bubba Smith Pressure Bill Nelson – Browns-Colts 1968 NFL Championship
I believe this photo is from the 1968 NFL Championship Game — Ordell Braase and Bubba Smith put heavy pressure on Browns quarterback Bill Nelson. The Colts defense completely dominated Cleveland, holding star running back Leroy Kelly to just 28 rushing yards, with his longest run going for only 5 yards. Baltimore sacked Browns quarterbacks four times, forced three turnovers, and shut Cleveland out completely. Final score: Colts 34, Browns 0.
Milt Plum and Jim Katcavage
Cleveland Browns quarterback Milt Plum fires off a pass under pressure
from the Giants Jim Katcavage. At the time of this picture, probably taken
in 1960, Plum was an up-and-coming young superstar among NFL quarterbacks of
the time. It was almost 50 years later when some of his records were still
being chased by the likes of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
Willie Davis harrasses Browns Quarterback Bill Nelsen
Willie Davis (#87) beats the Brown’s O-Line to enough to get a hand on Browns quarterback Bill Nelsen (#16) and effect the play. In 1968 Davis unofficially led the Packers with 9 sacks.
Alex Webster carries against Cleveland Browns
Jack Lambert rushing Brian Sipe
And with a most intentional gaze Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert fixes his attention upon Browns quarterback Brian Sipe.
Ozzie Newsome
Bobby Mitchell makes a catch against the Cleveland Browns in 1962
Bobby Mitchell, recently aquired by the Washington Redskins, makes a catch against his former team, Cleveland in 1962. Mitchell had a 50-yard score in this game as the Redskins triumphed by a score of 17-16. #44 for Cleveland is cornerback Jim Shofner.
Ozzie Newsome
Calvin Hill Cleveland Browns
A former 1st round draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys, Hill played the final 4 years of his 12 year NFL career with the Cleveland Browns. While primarily a third-down back he managed to play in a total of 55 games for the Browns. He managed only 516 yards rushing but receiving he hauled in 107 passes for 1248 yards and 16 touchdowns. He retired after the 1981 season.
Jim Brown, the NFL’s Greatest Running Back
Jim Brown gets set to turn it upfield against the Giants. Arguably the top runner of his day he led the league 8 of the 9 seasons he played. The Giant, #31, could be rookie linebacker Bill Winter from St. Olaf College.
Paul Warfield
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Redskins Rookie Charley Taylor makes a catch against Galen Fiss and the Browns
1964 NFL Rookie of the Year Charley Taylor squares up with Cleveland Browns veteran defender Galen Fiss. Taylor captured the ROY award rushing for 755 yards while coming up with 53 catches and 814 more yards receiving. He scored a total of 10 touchdowns.
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Bill Willis
Bill Glass Brings Down Sonny Jurgensen
Sonny Jurgensen of the Washington Redskins is brought down by Cleveland Browns veteran defensive end Bill Glass.
Lyle Alzado Chasing Terry Bradshaw in 1979
Run Terry Run!! Lyle Alzado gives chase to Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw. In 1979 Alzado joined the Browns after 8 seasons in Denver. He stayed in Cleveland until 1981, earning an All Pro selection in 1980. Terry Bradshaw would led Pittsburgh to their second consecutive Super Bowl in 1979.
Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland Browns Tight End, 1978-1990
Top Browns receiver with 662 catches – Hall of Fame Tight End played from 1978 to 1990.
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Bob Gain and Bill Glass Sack Ed Brown in 1963 | Classic Browns & Steelers
The Cleveland Browns defense gets to Steeler quarterback Ed Brown in this 1963 NFL scene as Bob Gain and Bill Glass break through to bring him down. The Steeler looking back in veteran Mike Sandusky.
Boyd Dowler makes catch against the Cleveland Browns in 1965
Packer Boyd Dowler holds on the ball despite the efforts of Browns defenders Bernie Parrish (#30) & Larry Benz (#23) here in the 1965 NLF Championship game. Dowler had 5 catches in the Packer’s win.
Milt Plum
A 2nd round pick from Penn State, Plum was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Sharing quarterbacking duties with starter Tommy O’Connell, the Browns posted a 9-2-1 record winning the Eastern Conference title his rookie season. He stayed with Cleveland until 1961 leading them to 33 wins while passing for 8914 yards and 66 touchdowns.
He led the NFL in Completion Percentage 1959, 1960 and 1961. His quarterback rating of 110.4 was the NFL’s best until 1989 when bested by Joe Montana.
Bobby Mitchell with Dick Schafrath & Jim Ray Smith Blocking – 1961 Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns runner Bobby Mitchell steps into a breach of the Cardinals defense with Browns lineman Jim Ray Smith (#64) and Dick Schafrath (#77) in the lead. From 1961 word is this play went for a 56-yard Browns score.
Calvin Hill 1980 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #9
In 1980 he was in his 3rd year with the Browns and his 10th year in the league. He was still in his primary role as 3rd down back catching passes out of the backfield and had 27 catches, 383 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns to his credit.
Earl Morrall of the Lions and Bob Gain & Bill Glass of the Browns in 1963 NFL
With Browns defenders Bill Glass (#80) and Bob Gain (#79) in the backfield Lions quarterback Earl Morrall stands tall and gets the pass off in this 1963 Browns-Lions action. Morrall was the Lions top passer that season with 10 starts, 2621 passing yards and 24 touchdowns.
The Lion at Morrall’s feet could be lineman John Gonzaga (#79).
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Al Baker, Defensive Lineman, Cleveland Browns 1987, 1989-1990
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Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar in1987
A Pro Bowl participant in 1987 Kosar led the Browns to a 10-5 record that ended with the AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos. That season saw him with over 3000 passing yards and 22 touchdowns.
Bobby Mitchell 1960s Browns, Carries Against Washington
Browns great in the early 1960s carries against the Washington Redskins – we think #41 is Redskins defensive back Jim Steffen.
Bernie Kosar
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Ozzie Newsome 1989 Cleveland Browns Pro Set NFL Trading Card #451
The Browns Hall of Fame Tight End entering the twilight of career. 1989 was his 12th of 13 NFL seasons. Started 13 games and had 29 catches.
Brian Sipe and Sam Rutigliano – Classic 1978 Cleveland Browns
Sam Rutigliano had been an assistant coach with the Saints, Jets, Broncos and Patriots before he took over as Head Coach for Cleveland in 1978. And while his Browns would win only 47 games, they would make the playoffs twice during his 7-year stay there. His quarterback for that time was Brian Sipe. Sipe would be named NFL MVP in 1980.
Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
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Frank Ryan and Jim Brown, 1965 Cleveland Browns Backfield
Possibly from the 1965 NFL Championship game between The Packers and Browns. Cleveland Browns quarterback sets up to throw with Jim Brown at his side. With an 11-3 record in 1965, the Browns captured the NFL East Title to meet the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship..
Otto Graham stiff arms an Opponent
Browns QB Otto Graham gives a defender the Ol’ Stiff Arm as he gets outside. Graham enjoyed one of the most successful careers ever by a professional athlete. In a 10-year career with the Browns he played in Post Season play every season claiming a league title 7 times – and that was in 2 different leagues.
Browns Running Back Jim Brown in 1964
Taken from a 1964 Exhibition Game program between the Bears & Packers played at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
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Greg Pruitt Browns & Ron Bolton of the Patriots
The Browns Greg Pruitt (#34) has a step on the Patriots Ron Bolton (#27) as he breaks into the open field. Pruitt was the Browns leading rusher in 1974 as well the leading kick returner. He was the league’s #4 leading All Purpose Yardage gainer as well.
The Packers Jim Taylor carries against the Cleveland Browns in the 1965 NFL Title Game
Jim Taylor runs makes his way through the congestion of the Browns defense during the 1965 NFL Title game between the Packers and Browns. That day the Pack came away with a 23-12 win and the season Championship. Taylor carried the ball 27 times gaining 96 yards. Those Identifiable through the mud and snow are Browns Bill Glass (#80) and Walter Beach (#49). Packers are, Taylor (#31) and veteran tight end Bill Anderson (#88) on the ground.
Sam Huff brings down Jim Brown
Giants linebacker Sam Huff holds on for dear life as he stops Browns great Jim Brown. All Pro Safety Jim Patton (#20) moves in to assist.
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Leroy Kelly slips by Cornell Green 1968 NFL playoffs against Dallas
From the opening round of the 1968 NFL playoffs – Browns runner Leroy Kelly gives Cowboy cornerback Cornell Green the slip in route to a 35-yard TD. It was Kelly’s 2nd score as Cleveland downed Dallas 31-20.
Bill Nelsen Congratulates Leroy Kelly – Cleveland Browns
Congratulations are in order! Browns quarterback Bill Nelsen extends a hand to Leroy Kelly following a touchdown. All in all Kelly scored 90 Regular Season touchdowns and 3 Post Season. That’s still #2 on the Browns franchise list.
Milt Plum
A 2nd round pick from Penn State, Plum was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Sharing quarterbacking duties with starter Tommy O’Connell, the Browns posted a 9-2-1 record winning the Eastern Conference title his rookie season. He stayed with Cleveland until 1961 leading them to 33 wins while passing for 8914 yards and 66 touchdowns.
He led the NFL in Completion Percentage 1959, 1960 and 1961. His quarterback rating of 110.4 was the NFL’s best until 1989 when bested by Joe Montana.
Jim Brown carries against the Minnesota Vikings in 1964
Jim Brown in the latter end of his 9-year career.
Carl Eller Rushing Bill Nelson in 1969
Browns rookie Bo Scott does hid best to deter the rush of Vikings Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller as Bill Nelson sets up to pass.
Bill Nelson and Eppie Barney of the Browns & Claude Humphrey, Falcons – 1968 NFL
Some 1968 Falcons and Browns. Claude Humphrey goes up high while Bill Nelson gets the pass away to flanker Eppie Barney.
Paul Warfield of the Browns makes a catch against Lions defender Dick Lebeau
A battle of NFL Hall of Famers – Despite being wrapped up by Lions defensive back Dick Lebeau, Browns receiver Paul Warfield holds on to the pass.
Jim Brown Stopped by Brady Keys & Bill Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers
They do stop him, but Brady Keys & Bill Butler of the Pittsburgh Steelers look they are the ones coming out worse in this collision with Cleveland great Jim Brown.
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Cleveland Browns Tight End Ozzie Newsome
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Joe DeLamielleure Leads for Ozzie Newsome
2 Browns Hall of Famers – Offensive Guard Joe DeLamielleure (#64) leads th way for Tight End Ozzie Newsome (#82)
Rosey Grier Pressures Browns QB Milt Plum
Browns quarterback Milt Plum looks for a way to deliver a pass around the oncoming rush of Giants Rosey Grier
Steelers Defense Closes in on Jim Brown
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense closes in on Cleveland’s Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown. One Steeler defender goes low as fellow team mates Myron Pottios (#66) and Joe Krupa (#75) move in to assist in stopping the Brown’s legend.
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Johnny Brewer, Cleveland Browns Defensive End vs JW Lockett, 49ers
Johnny Brewer started off as a defensive end in 1961 with the Browns. Here he is rushing into the 49ers backfield during a preseason game in 1961. The 49er is JW Lockett.
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Marion Motely Cleveland Browns Running Back
One of Pro Football’s early Power Backs. Led the AAFC in rushing in 1948 with 964 yards and the NFL in 1950 with 810. Had the most rushing touchdowns in 1949 with 8.
Milt Plum
A 2nd round pick from Penn State, Plum was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Sharing quarterbacking duties with starter Tommy O’Connell, the Browns posted a 9-2-1 record winning the Eastern Conference title his rookie season. He stayed with Cleveland until 1961 leading them to 33 wins while passing for 8914 yards and 66 touchdowns.
He led the NFL in Completion Percentage 1959, 1960 and 1961. His quarterback rating of 110.4 was the NFL’s best until 1989 when bested by Joe Montana.
Leroy Kelly and Gene Hickerson, Cleveland Browns in 1968
Gene Hickerson clears the way for Leroy Kelly in 1968. 1968 was Kelly’s 3rd straight 1,000-plus yard season. he was the NFL’s rushing leader in 1966 and 1967 in both yards and touchdowns.
Championship Quarterback Otto Graham
The Leader on 7 different Championship teams in his 10-year Pro Football Career – Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame Quarterback Otto Graham
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Frank Ryan and Joe Schmidt
Detroit Lion Linebacker Joe Schmidt puts the heat on Cleveland Browns Quarterback Frank Ryan as Ryan just gets off a pass.
Tommy McDonald Philadelphia Eagles
In 1961 had 64 catches and a league-high 1164 yards and 13 touchdown catches.
Jim Brown (#32) and Bobby Mitchell (#49) watch from the sidelines.
Jim Marshall as a Cleveland Brown in 1960
After playing his college days at Ohio State and a brief stay in the Canadian Football League he spent 1960, his first season in the NFL, with the Cleveland Browns and started 7 games for them.
Pro Bowler Hanford Dixon of the Cleveland Browns
Hanford Dixon, cornerback for the Cleveland Browns comes down with 1 of his 3 interceptions in the December 19, 1982 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The 10-9 Browns victory kept their playoff hopes alive for the season. Also pictured is long-time veteran Browns Free Safety Clarence Scott (#22).
Bobby Layne scores on Cleveland in the 1952 NFL Championship
Bobby Layne breaks through and scores against the Cleveland Browns in the 1952 NFL Title game. The Lions would go on the win 17-7 and take the crown. The Browns seen here are Bert Rechichar (#15), Walt Michaels (#34), Tommy Thompson (#54) and Derrell Palmer (#72).
Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
Paul Hornung Green Bay Packers Tackled by Bill Glass of the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland defenders led by Pro Bowler Bill Glass swarm over Packers Hall of Famer Paul Hornung. Also pictured is longtime Browns linebacker Galen Fiss (#35).
Leroy Kelly
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Hanford Dixon
A 1st-round draft pick in 1981 from Southern Mississippi. Together with fellow defender Frank Minnifield formed one of the most efficient cornerback tandems ever in the NFL. Played from 1981 to 1989 and was named to 3 consecutive Pro Bowls in 1986, 1987 and 1989. Finished with 26 career interceptions.
Earl Morrall vs Walter Johnson and Jim Kanicki of the Cleveland Browns – 1968 NFL
It looks like trouble for the Colts Earl Morrall as Cleveland lineman Jim Kanicki and Walter Johnson appear to have the upper hand against his offensive line of Glenn Ressler (#62), Dan Sullivan (#71) & Dick Szymanski (#52) in 1968. This picture is reportedly from the Colts sole regular-season loss of that year – a 30-20 upset by the Browns.
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Otto Graham
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Cleveland Browns Great Jim Brown
The Great Jim Brown runs through the Redskins defense in the early 1960s.
Frank Gifford & Roosevelt Brown against the Cleveland Browns
Franks Gifford (#16) gets a big block from Roosevelt Brown (#79) as he carries outside against the Cleveland Browns. In 1959 Gifford made his last of 8 NFL All Pro Teams in his career when he tallied 1308 yards from scrimmage averaging 119 yards rushing and receiving a game.
Along with Rosey Brown and Frank Gifford we see Giants teammates Darrell Dess (#62) & Charley Connerly (#42) with Bob Gain (#79) and defensive back Jim Shofner (#44) on the receiving end of Brown’s takedown.
Jim Brown, 1963
The only NFL player to average over 100 yards a game in his career. In 118 games he rushed for 12,312 – that’s 104.3 per game.
Jim Brown and Bobby Mitchell
Together with the Legendary Jim Brown (#32), Bobby Mitchell (#49) was part of one the NFL most productive backfields. In 4 seasons they combined for 7818 rushing yards, 64 rushing touchdowns, 233 catches, 2453 recieving yards and 21 receiving touchdowns.
Ozzie Newsome makes a catch against Denver
Paul Warfield & Brady Keys – Cardinals and Browns 1968 NFL
Here it Comes! Cardinals veteran defender Brady Keys (#29) and Browns receiver Paul; Warfield (#42) get ready to battle for the ball in the 1968 NFL contest. In the end it was a 27-21 Cardinals win.
Marv Woodson Second Interception vs Cleveland in 1967
Had 2 interceptions in the Week 4 game of 1967 against Cleveland. Here he takes the pass intended for Browns receiver Gary Collins pass away.
NFL Legends Jim Brown and Joe Schmidt
Two Legends from the Old School days of Pro Football. Detroit Lions linebacker Joe Schmidt (#56) moves in to stop Cleveland Browns Great Jim Brown (#32).
Both men are in the NFL Hall of Fame.
Jim Brown vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1963 Hall of Fame Game
The Great Jim Brown carries against the Steelers defense in the 1963 NFL Hall of Fame Game. Started in 1962, the traditional preseason game starts the upcoming NFL season. The Steelers won this 16-7. Shown here along with Jim Brown are – Steelers veterans John Baker, #78 and #50 John Reger as well a youngster Myron Pottios, #66. The Brown’s #66, Gene Hickerson can be seen as well.
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Leroy Kelly
10 years in the NFL (1964-1973) he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994. He retired as the #5 All-Time leading rusher in 1973.
Hanford Dixon 1988 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #99
1988 Topps – Cleveland Browns Cornerback Hanford Dixon wa sin his 8th season in the NFL. Started 15 games and was named to his 3rd straight Pro Bowl.
Coy Bacon, Defensive Lineman, 1968-1981
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Leroy Kelly, Cleveland Browns Great
Filling in for a player such as the great Jim Brown is no easy task, but Leroy Kelly of Morgan State managed to do a pretty good job. When he left the NFL in 1975 he was the NFL’s #5 All Time Leading Rusher with 7274 yards and his 74 touchdowns on the ground were #3.
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Hall of Fame Fullback Jim Brown rushed for 12,312 yards and was voted MVP 4 different times.
Leroy Kelly & Lee Roy Jordan – Cleveland and Dallas 1969 NFL Playoffs
Cowboy linebacker Lee Roy Jordan moves in to stop Browns runner Leroy Kelly during the 1969 NFL Playoff game between Dallas and Cleveland. Kelly rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown in the 38-14 Browns victory.
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Marion Motely, Cleveland Browns vs the Rams
Browns great Marion Motely collides with a Ram. As of the 2023 NFL season, Motely still ranks #7 on the Browns All-Time Leading Rushing list.
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YA Tittle chased by Jim Houston of the Cleveland Browns
YA Tittle of the New York Giants gets going with Jim Houston of the Browns giving chase. In 1963, at age 37, Tittle had a career season completing 60% of his passes for 3145 yards – the first Giant quarterback to pass for over 3,000 yards. His league-high 36 touchdown passes are still a record in the New York franchise book.
Milt Plum
A 2nd round pick from Penn State, Plum was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Sharing quarterbacking duties with starter Tommy O’Connell, the Browns posted a 9-2-1 record winning the Eastern Conference title his rookie season. He stayed with Cleveland until 1961 leading them to 33 wins while passing for 8914 yards and 66 touchdowns.
He led the NFL in Completion Percentage 1959, 1960 and 1961. His quarterback rating of 110.4 was the NFL’s best until 1989 when bested by Joe Montana.
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Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
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Milt Plum Rookie Quarterback, 1957
3-Time Pro Bowler with the Browns. 1959, 1960 and 1961.
Set an NFL of 208 consecutive passes without an interception between 1959 and 1960.
Selected as #50 among the 100 Best Cleveland Browns players of All-Time.
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Bill Glass of the Browns and Sonny Jurgensen Redskins
From around 1965 – Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl defensive end Bill Glass gets through to put some pressure on Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen. Redskin #74 looks like Jim Snowden.
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Jim Brown behind the blocking of Monte Clark
The Great Jim Brown gets going behind the blocking of Brown’s veteran lineman Monte Clark.
Earnest Byner 1986 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #189
Hanford Dixon Browns Defender
Congratulated by #23 Mark Kafentzis, #22 Clarence Scott and the rest of the Cleveland Browns team after he has just brought down one of his 3 interceptions of the Steelers Terry Bradshaw in the 1982 at Cleveland. Halting a Pittsburgh scoring threat late in the game, the pick helped the Browns come away with a 10-9 victory.
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Jim Brown, NFL Rushing Legend
Jim Brown’s rushing record of 12,312 yards stood until 1983, 18 years and his Rushing Touchdown record of 106 wasn’t broken until 1987 – 18 years later. Here he is against Green Bay in the 1965 Title Game.
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Jim Brown runs through Jimmy Patton and Dick Modzelewski of the Giants
Jimmy Patton (#20) holds on to Browns runner Jimmy Brown (#32) as Brown carries against the Giants. Defensive lineman Dick Modzelewski (#77) moves in to assist.
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The Browns Bobby Mitchell and Giants Jim Katcavage, Early NFL
Giants Jim Katcavage lunges at Browns great Bobby Mitchell in the late 50s, early 1960s action.
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Marion Motely, Cleveland Browns Power Back of the 1950s
One of the original powerbacks of the NFL – Marion Motely. In 9 NFL seasons and over 800 carries he had a lifetime Yards-Per-Carry of 5.7.
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Bobby Layne throws against the Cleveland Browns defense in 1960
NFL legend Bobby Layne, formerly of the Detroit Lions but now playing with Pittsburgh gets set to fire a pass against the Cleveland Browns defense in 1960. Also pictured are Steelers Dan James (#55) and John Henry Johnson (#35). For the Browns is Galen Fiss (#35).
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Jim Brown gets past Sam Huff
Browns great Jim Brown gets past Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff.
Jim Taylor runs behind Ken Bowman and Fuzzy Thurston in the 1965 NFL Title Game vs Cleveland
Packer fullback Jim Taylor dashes into a mud-covered hole in the Cleveland Browns defense during the 1965 NFL Title game. Packer lineman on the left are Fuzzy Thurston (#63) and Ken Bowman (#57). The Brown defender engaged with Bowman looks like Middle Linebacker Vince Costello while the other could be Dick Modzelewski. Bart Starr is to the far right. Taylor rushed for 96 yards as the Packers would come out on top 23-12.
Maxie Baughan and crew bring down the Browns great runner Jim Brown in 1964
The Eagles defense closes in on Cleveland’s great fullback Jim Brown (#32). As lineman Bobby Richards (#68) goes low All-Pro Maxie Baughan (#55) and Dave Lloyd (#52) come up to assist in the stop. Browns tight end Johnny Brewer (#83) is in the background.
Ozzie Newsome 1991 Pro Set Legends Football Trading Cards #699
From the back of his 1991 Pro Set Legends Football Card:
Fourth on the NFL’s All-Time receiving list – and tops among tight ends – former Brown’s star retired following 1990 season with 662 career catches for 7980 yards and 47 touchdowns .. Starter for all his 13 seasons with Cleveland (1978-1990). he was best known for his sure hands and leadership… Didn’t fumble in the last 557 career catches … Browns club receiving leader easily outdistancing number two on the list (Gary Collins, who had exactly half of Newsome’s total)… Three-time Pro Bowl pick who didn’t miss a single non-strike game his entire career…Remains with the Brown’s front office as a member of the scouting staff.
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The Rams Roger Brown takes down Frank Ryan of the Cleveland Browns
Browns quarterback Frank Ryan gets forced out of the pocket by Big Roger Brown of the Rams in this late 1960s NFL action. #65 is Browns lineman John DeMaire and if you look to the left you’ll catch Roman Gabriel on the sideline.
Roy Winston of the Vikings stops Leroy Kelly in 1969
Vikings linebacker Roy Winston stops Browns running back Leroy Kelly in the 1969 game. The Vikings in route to a Super Bowl appearance handed Cleveland a 51-3 obliteration.
Leroy Kelly & Doug Buffone – Bears vs Browns
Bears linebacker Doug Buffone (#55) holds on for dear life in an attempt to trip up Browns runner Leroy Kelly (#44). The story goes that Kelly broke free and scored.
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Frank Gifford NY Giants splits Cleveland Browns defense
Giants Hall of Famer Frank Gifford (#16) hits a big hole made in the Cleveland Browns defense.
Paul Brown with Milt Plum on the 1961 Cleveland Browns Sideline
Cleveland Browns Head Coach is caught with quarterback Milt Plum on the Browns sideline sometime in 1961. The Browns finished 3rd in the NFL East Division with a 8-5-1 record. Plum though had a solid year though completing 58.6% of his 302 attempts for 2416 yards, 18 touchdowns and a 90.3 passer rating. Was named to a second consecutive Pro Bowl too.
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Stayed with the Cleveland Browns from 1978-1981 before retiring.
Jim Brown carries against the Dallas Cowboys Defense in 1960
Jim Brown in action against the newly formed Dallas Cowboys in 1960. That’s Tom Franckhauser of Purdue diving in stop him and Gene Hickerson, #66 is in the background.
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Leroy Kelly 1971 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #157
From the 1971 Topps collection. Had a good year rushing for 865 yards and 10 touchdowns. Named to the Pro Bowl as an AFC reserve runningback.
1980 NFL MVP Cleveland Browns Quarterback Brian Sipe
A toast to the fans from 1980 NFL MVP Quarterback Brian Sipe
Jim Brown Cleveland Browns All Pro
Led the NFL in 8 of the 9 seasons he played. Became pro football’s All-Time Leading rusher in 1963 and held that title for 20 years. Still ranks #11 today.
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Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
3-Time Pro Bowler with the Browns. 1959, 1960 and 1961.
Set an NFL of 208 consecutive passes without an interception between 1959 and 1960.
Selected as #50 among the 100 Best Cleveland Browns players of All-Time.
Milt Plum
A 2nd round pick from Penn State, Plum was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Sharing quarterbacking duties with starter Tommy O’Connell, the Browns posted a 9-2-1 record winning the Eastern Conference title his rookie season. He stayed with Cleveland until 1961 leading them to 33 wins while passing for 8914 yards and 66 touchdowns.
He led the NFL in Completion Percentage 1959, 1960 and 1961. His quarterback rating of 110.4 was the NFL’s best until 1989 when bested by Joe Montana.
Jim Brown gets 237 yards Rushing in 1957
Rams defender Jesse Whittenton (#44) unsuccessfully tries to stop rookie Jim Brown (#32) from reaching the endzone in this 1957 Rams-Browns clash. Brown set an NFL rushing record that day with 237 yards. He tied that record again in 1961 against the Eagles. It wasn’t until 1971 that it would be broken.
1980 NFL MVP Brian Sipe
After leading his Browns to post season for the first time in 8 years in 1980, QB Brian Sipe was named league MVP. Passed for over 4100 yards, 30 touchdowns and NFL-best 91.4 Passer Rating. Was named to one and only All-Pro Team.
Dante Lavelli with Otto Graham
Browns Hall of Famers Otto Graham (#14) and Dante Lavelli (#86).
Packers Bart Starr and Forrest Greg & Jim Houston of the Browns
Hall of Fame offensive lineman Forrest Greg has his helmet knocked back by long-time defender Jim Houston of the Browns while he protects Packers quarterback Bart Starr.
Photo credit: Rob Riger.
Leroy Kelly, with Blocking from Gene Hickerson, Goes Outside against Dave Wilcox and the San Francisco 49ers
The NFL’s top runner in 1968, Leroy Kelly, gets some support from All-Pro Guard Gene Hickerson against Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Wilcox and the San Francisco 49er defense. Kelly had a league-high 1239 rushing yards and 16 rushing TDs in 1968. Wicox, an 11-year vet with the 49ers – had 7 Pro Bowls and 2 1st-team All Pro selections.
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Nick Roman grabs rookie Bert Jones of the Colts face mask
Colts rookie quarterback Bert Jones gets a little tug on his facemask from Browns defensive lineman Nick Roman in 1973
Leroy Kelly
An 8th round draft pick in 1964 from Morgan State by the Cleveland he played 10 seasons for the Browns and finished with 7274 yards and 74 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 190 passes for another 2281 yards and 13 touchdowns. He is still the #2 All-Time Rushing Yards Leader for the Browns.
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Greg Pruitt 1974 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Trading Card #110
Browns runner Greg Pruitt on his 1974 Topps card. With 1769 All Purpose yards, 1974 was his second straight year as 2nd-team Pro Bowler.
Ozzie Newsome 1990 Cleveland Browns Pro Set NFL Trading Card #75
From his 13th and final season in 1990. Ozzie Newsome retired from the league as the #1 All Time Leading Tight End with 662 catches and 7980 receiving yards.
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Greg Pruitt 1976 Cleveland Browns Leading Rusher
Pro Bowler Greg Pruitt of the Browns slips past Bengals lineman Ron Carpenter. Pruitt had an even 1000 yards rushing in 1976 on 209 attempts – that’s a 4.8 YPC average.
John Wooten pass blocking for Frank Ryan, Cleveland Browns
Browns quarterback Frank Ryan sets up to pass behind the blocking of lineman John Wooten.
Cleveland Browns Offense – Greg Pruitt in 1975
In 1975 Greg Pruitt was 6th in the NFL in Rushing with 1067 yards and 7th in Total Scrimmage Yards with 1366. Here he is picking up some of those yards against Cincinnati.
The Browns in the background are Robert Jackson (#68), Barry Darrow (#63), Tom DeLeone (#54) & Chuck Hutchinson (#67) while the two Bengals look like Ron Carpenter (#70) and Sherman White (#83)
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A Jim Brown photo from Rob Riger
This image by renown sports photographer Rob Riger of NFL legend Jim Brown perfectly display Riger’s photography talents to capture the moment. In 44 years Rob Riger has been credited with over 90,000 pictures.
Mike Tilleman pressures Frank Ryan – 1967 Saints/Browns
Browns quarterback Frank Ryan just gets the pass off underthe rush of Saints lineman Mike Tilleman in 1967
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Bill Glass of the Browns Rushing Fran Tarkenton
Viking-Browns, we think from around 1965 – Cleveland Pro Bowler Bill Glass makes haste to reach Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton before he can get rid of the ball.
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Bill Bergey and the Bengals defense take down Ken Brown of Cleveland in 1973
Bill Begery and company put the stop on Cleveland runner Ken Brown in 1973. Other Bengals shown are Safety Tommy Casanova (#37), linebacker Doug Adams (#52) & lineman Steve Chomyszak (#79). Al Beauchamp (#58) is the background.
Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland Browns Hurdles Redskin Defenders
The Great Bobby Mitchell leaves defenders flailing on the ground as he hurdles over them. We think this picture is from 1961 against the Redskins and #62 may be former Ram lineman Duane Putnam.
1961 Jim Brown stopped by the Giants Sam Huff, Jim Patton & Dick Lynch
It takes 3 Giants to stop Cleveland’s Jim Brown here in this Giants-Browns action in 1961. Pictured from left to right are Sam Huff (#70), Jim Patton (#20), Jim Brown (#32) & Dick Lynch (#22)
Milt Plum
A 2nd round pick from Penn State, Plum was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Sharing quarterbacking duties with starter Tommy O’Connell, the Browns posted a 9-2-1 record winning the Eastern Conference title his rookie season. He stayed with Cleveland until 1961 leading them to 33 wins while passing for 8914 yards and 66 touchdowns.
He led the NFL in Completion Percentage 1959, 1960 and 1961. His quarterback rating of 110.4 was the NFL’s best until 1989 when bested by Joe Montana.
Paul Warfield makes a catch against the Giants in 1968
In 1968 Browns receiver Paul Warfield had a big year with 50 catches with 1067 yards, a 21.3 Yards-per-Catch and 12 touchdowns. Here he makes a catch against the Giants – Giant #56 is linebacker Tommy Crutcher and #31 is Charlie Haraway.
Jim Brown gets behind the Blocking of Browns Guard Gene Hickerson
Jim Brown gets behind long-time offensive guard Gene Hickerson for gain. Brown finished his 9-year career with a 5.2 yard average.
Otto Graham Scores against the Rams in the 1955 NFL Championship
Cleveland Browns Quarterback Otto Graham scores against the Rams in the 1955 NFL Championship. Graham scored 2 touchdowns on the ground and passed for 2 more that day in the 38-14 win over the Rams.
Rich Jackson 1973 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #129
Rich Jackson featured here on his 1973 Topps card as a Brown – Denver had been traded the year before. Unfortunately hampered by injuries, he was released by Cleveland before the season began.
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Frank Ryan & Johnny Brewer, Cleveland Browns vs Vikings Defense Mid-1960s NFL
Vikings and Browns – mid 1960s NFL. Frank Ryan dropping back as the play starts. That’s Browns Tight End Johnny Brewer at the right. The Viking linebacker in the foreground is Bill Jobko.
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Ozzie Newsome Cleveland Browns Tight End
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Jim Brown 65-Yard Touchdown vs Giants in 1958
Jim Brown blasts up the middle and leaves the Giants defense behind on a 65-yard score on the Brown’s first play from scrimmage here in the final game of the 1958 season. Jim Brown ended up with 148 yards in this contest. The Giants would come back to win and to force a 1-game “playoff” game a week later to decide 1st place of the 1958 NFL Eastern Conference. The Giants would win that one too.
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Greg Pruitt and Mike Phipps – Old School 1975 Cleveland Browns Picture
Greg Pruitt had some nice numbers in 1975 – 1067 Rushing Yards, 299 Receiving Yards and 432 Return Yards for a grand total of 1798 All-Purpose Yards. Had 10 Total Touchdowns too. That looks like quarterback Mike Phipps in the background.
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Sam Huff stops Jim Brown – 1963 Giants & Browns
One of Old School Football Classical on-field rivalries. Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Sam Huff. From the Giants 33-6 win over the Browns in 1963, this time Huff looks like he’s got the better of. Brown
Earnest Byner 1988 Cleveland Browns Topps Football Card #87
The Browns leading rusher in 1988 with 576 yards and the leading receiver as well with 59 catches.
Emlen Tunnell Interception Against the Cleveland Browns
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Jim Brown drinking water on the sideline
Cleveland Browns funner Jim Brown cools off with a drink on the sideline. This picture is obviously pre-COVID.
Jim Brown Cleveland vs Green Bay Packers
Taking a handoff from quarterback Frank Ryan the Great Jim Brown carries into the Packers defense. Browns receiver Gary Collins, #86 can be seen in the back.
Jim Brown Cleveland and Dick Lynch Giants in 1963
The Giants Dick Lynch holds on to Cleveland runner Jim Brown here in 1963. The Browns would win this one 35-24 as Brown would rush for 123 yards and 3 touchdowns. Lynch did have a 47-yard pick six though. And #13 is Browns QB Frank Ryan.
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Vinny Testaverde 1995 Topps “Florida Hotbed” Card #FH9
In 1995 Topps issued the “Florida Hotbed” set. 15 cards of NFL players whose alumni was in the state of Florida. Vinny Testaverde of the Browns – Heisman Trophy Award winner from Miami is pictured here.
Charley Johnson of the Cardinals throws over the Browns Jim Houston & Frank Parker
Johnny Brewer leads Jim Brown against the Eagles Maxie Baughan
Some early 1960s decade Action – The Great Jim Brown gets behind the blocking of Tight End Johnny Brewer as Brewer takes on Eagles linebacker Maxie Baughan. That’s Eagles Defensive End Bobby Richards behind Brown.
Charley Taylor makes a catch against the Cleveland Browns
Bernie Kosar 1987 Game Day Magazine
Bernie Kosar on the cover of Game Day Magazine for the 1987 Game against the Saints
Jim Katcavage rushing Milt Plum – Giants & Browns in 1959
Giants great Jim Katcavage puts Browns QB Milt Plum under some heat. The picture could be from the 48-7 Giants win over Cleveland in December of 1959.
Bobby Mitchell 1958 Cleveland Browns Rookie Card, Topps #140
Bobby Mitchell’s Cleveland Browns Rookie Card, Topps #140.
A 7th Round pick from Illinois he rushed for 500 yards in 1958 and scored a total of 6 touchdowns.
Jim Brown 1964 Cleveland Browns Fullback
Shown here in 1964 the Browns legend picks up yardage against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That year he rushed for 1446 yards and averaged 5.2 yards a carry.
Ozzie Newsome – All Pro Tight End 1984 NFL
An All-Pro in 1984, Ozzie Newsome’s 89 catches was second only to Art Monk’s 106.
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Jim Brown and Sam Huff – a drawing by Rob Riger
Sports artist and photographer Rob Riger illustrates a glimpse of the action that was in the games between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns when Hall of Famers Jim Brown (#32) and Sam Huff (#70) clashed.
Bernie Kosar 1986 cover of Don Heinrichs Pro Preview
Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar coming off his rookie season makes the cover of this mag previewing the 1986 NFL season. Kosar had a good year passing completing 58.4% of 531 passes for 3854 yards and 17 touchdowns. But more importantly he lead the Browns to 12 victories, a AFC West Division Title and an appearance in the AFC Championship game.
Bernie Kosar 1989 Cleveland Browns Topps Football Trading Card #141
Had a good year passing for 3533 yards and 18 touchdowns while completing 303 of 513 passes for 59.1% completion ratio. Led the Browns all the way to the AFC Conference Championship against the Broncos.
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Chuck Howley & Leroy Kelly in the 1972 NFL Pro Bowl Game
The Cowboys Chuck Howley (#54) & Leroy Kelly of the Brown during the 1972 NFL Pro Bowl Game – Played in January it featured the league’s best players of the 1971 season. For both players it was their 6th and final appearance in a Pro Bowl game.
Milt Plum of the Browns and Don Burroughs & Chuck Weber of the Eagles – 1961 NFL
Browns quarterback needs some fancy footwork to get away from Eagles Don Burroughs (#45), Chuck Weber (#51). Plum was the Browns starter in 1961 and had a good year. Leading the Browns to 7 victories he had 2416 passing yards and 18 touchdown passes. His 58.6% Completion Percentage was best in the league too.
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Frank Gifford Behind Darrell Dess Against Cleveland Browns – Early 1960s NFL
Giants runner Frank Gifford gets behind lineman Darrell Dess here in this early 1960s action against the Browns. Dess played in the NFL a total of 13 years – 10 in New York. Browns #30 is Bernie Parrish and #46 is Don Fleming.
Photo Credit – Rob Rigor
Frank Ryan passes to Jim Brown Cleveland Browns vs New York Giants
Under a heavy Giants rush Browns quarterback Frank Ryan (#13) finds an open Jim Brown (#32) out in the flat. Giants applying the pressure are Dick Modzelewski (#77), Andy Robustelli (#81) and John LoVetere (#76). Browns offensive lineman Frank Morze (#53) offers support.
Bobby Mitchell Touchdown Catch vs the Washington Redskins in 1961
Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland Browns makes a finger-tip touchdown catch against Redskins Jim Kerr and Joe Krakoski. Mitchell would finish the season with a total of 10 scores in 1961 – his last season as a Brown.
Leroy Kelly, John Demarie & Bill Nelsen of the Cleveland Browns
Browns Hall of Fame runner Leroy Kelly gets behind offensive lineman John Demarie after taking a handoff from quarterback Bill Nelsen.
John Wooten, Gene Hickerson and Monte Clark lead the way for Jim Brown – Cleveland Browns Offense
Part of the Cleveland Browns offense – Offensive lineman John Wooten, Gene Hickerson and Monte Clark lead the way for the great Jim Brown during the early 1960’s. Clark was with Cleveland from 1963 to 1969, Wooten from 1959 to 1967 and Gene Hickerson manned the Browns line for 15 seasons – 202 games from 1958 to 1973.
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A 1st-round draft of Cleveland out of Miami of Florida he quarterbacked the Browns from 1985 to 1993. Made All-Pro in 1987 when he led the Browns all the way to the AFC Championship. Finished his 9-year career in Cleveland with 21.904 yards, 116 touchdown passes and a 58.8% pass completion rate.
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The legendary Browns fullback runs through – and over – Fred Miller and the rest of the Baltimore Colts defense.
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Alan Page and the Vikings Defense Pile Up Leroy Kelly and the Browns Offense in 1967
Big pile-up of Browns and Vikings with Leroy Kelly (#44) & Alan Page (#88) on the top. Browns quarterback Frank Ryan watches from the back and center Fred Hoaglin (#54) is underneath.
Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns Great
The Great Jim Brown. Became the NFL’s top All-Time Runner in 1964 when he surpassed Joe Perry with 10,768 rushing yards. When he retired in 1965 his career rushing total was 12,312. That remained the most All-Time mark until Walter Payton’s 13,309 in 1984.
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Johnny Brewer blocks Rod Breedlove for Jim Brown
Tight End Johnny Brewer gets between Browns runner Jim Brown and Redskins Pro Bowler Rod Breedlove, sometime during the early 1960s NFL.
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Marv Woodson and the Steelers Defense vs the Cleveland Offense in 1967
Al Baker sacks Steve Deberg
Al Baker brings down Steve Deberg of the Chiefs
Bill Glass rushing Charley Johnson – 1965 Classic NFL Photo
Browns Pro Bowler Bill Glass has a couple of Cardinals (Bill Triplett being one of them) between him a quarterback Charley Johnson. In 1965 Johnson passed for 2439 yards and 18 Touchdowns.
Frank Ryan, Cleveland Browns
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A custom-designed card of Jim Brown from 2024 NFL Players Through the Decades
Chuck Noll Cleveland Browns
Best known as the 4-Time Super Bowl winning head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers Chuck Noll spent 7 years with the Cleveland Browns from 1953-1959 – started on the 1954 and 1955 Championship teams.
Jim Brown Legendary NFL Running Back
The Great Jim Brown – His 106 rushing touchdowns still ranks #6 on the NFL All Time List and his 126 Total Touchdowns is #10.
Ron Johnson carries against Jack Gregory and the Cleveland Browns – Early 1970s NFL
Ron Johnson, former Brown turned 1000-yard rusher for the Giants carries against his former team during the early 1970s. This may be from a preseason game. That’s Pro Bowler defensive end Jack Gregory who would join Johnson in New York in 1972.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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Browns Cornerback Hanford Dixon
Holding the ball aloft Cleveland Browns defender Hanford Dixon celebrates after an interception of a Terry Bradshaw pass in 1982. Dixon was chosen as #16 of the 100 Best Cleveland Brown Players of All-Time. Along with fellow Brown defensive back Frank Minnifield playing the opposite corner they formed one of the most effective cornerback combos in NFL History.
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Bernie Kosar 1990 Cleveland Browns Pro Set NFL Football Trading Card #72
1990 Pro Set – Bernie Kosar started 13 games, passed for 2552 yards and 10 TDs.
Larry Wilson makes a interception against Gary Collins of the Browns in 1966
Cardinals legend Larry Wilson gets a pick against the Browns Gary Collins. In 1966 Wilson was the NFL’s top ball hawk with 10 picks – 2 of those were returned for TDs.
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Frank Ryan and Leroy Kelly, Cardinals-Browns 1968 NFL Game Program
Frank Ryan and Leroy Kelly shown on a program from a Cardinals-Browns game in 1968. Fullback Ernie Green can be seen in the right-foreground. The Cardinals won 27-16.
Greg Pruitt
The 2nd round pick of Cleveland in 1973 after an All-American career at Oklahoma. Played 9 seasons with The Browns with 3 consecutive 1000 yard performances from 1975 to 1977. Selected to 5 Pro Bowls. Finished with a 4.7 yards-per-carry lifetime average.
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Hanford Dixon Sacks Terry Bradshaw
From the December 19, 1982 Browns-Steelers game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Pro Bowl Corner Back Hanford Dixon had a career game against the Steelers as he hauled in 3 interceptions, 1 sack and 2 forced fumbles. Here he brings down Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw as Bradshaw loses the football. It was recovered by defensive lineman Elvis Franks (#94). The Browns went on to win the contest 10-9.
Milt Plum 1960 Cleveland Browns Topps Card
His 1960 Topps Card
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