Earnest Byner Cleveland Browns
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.
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Browns QB Otto Graham 1946-1955
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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.
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.
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.
Ozzie Newsome Cleveland Browns Tight End
Paul Warfield
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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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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.
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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.
Bernie Kosar
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)
Leroy Kelly
10 years in the NFL (1964-1973) he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994. He retired as the #4 All-Time leading rusher in 1973.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Cleveland Browns Return Man Greg Pruitt in 1973
As a rookie had 1112 All Purpose Yards with Cleveland.
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.
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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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
The legendary Browns fullback runs through – and over – Fred Miller and the rest of the Baltimore Colts defense.
Bill Glass Brings Down Sonny Jurgensen
Sonny Jurgensen of the Washington Redskins is brought down by Cleveland Browns veteran defensive end Bill Glass.
Cleveland Browns Tight End Ozzie Newsome
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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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.
Bernie Kosar
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.
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
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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.
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.
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
A 1st-Round Draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 1964 out of Ohio State, Paul Warfield enjoyed a long and productive career in the NFL. 13 years with the Browns and Dolphins and an induction into the Hall of Fame in 1983. An 8-Time Pro Bowler, as of 2016 his 85 touchdowns receiving are still #15 on the NFL's All-Time Career Receiving Touchdowns List.
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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).
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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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 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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Leroy Kelly Browns Halfback
In his 10-year career accounted for over 9500 total yards from scrimmage and 90 touchdowns.
Bernie Kosar
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Mike Webster, Steelers blocking Dick Ambrose of the Browns in 1978 NFL
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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.
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.
Marion Motley Cleveland Browns AAFC
The All-Time leading leading rusher of the short-lived All-American Football Conference – Fullback Marion Motley.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
Ozzie Newsome makes a catch against Denver
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.
Ozzie Newsome
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.
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.
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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.
Marion Motley Sketch
Sketch of the Hall of fame Fullback from the book 50 Years of NFL Excitement.
Al Baker sacks Steve Deberg
Al Baker brings down Steve Deberg of the Chiefs
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Ozzie Newsome
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Milt Plum 1960 Cleveland Browns Topps Card
His 1960 Topps Card
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
Another great Cleveland Browns running back he led the NFL in rushing yards and rushing attempts twice in his 10-year career. Had 1,000-plus yard seasons 1966, 1967 and 1968 averaging 5 yards-per-carry or better each of those 3 seasons. a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1960s team he went to 6 Pro Bowls and made 3 1st-Team All Pro teams.
Calvin Hill Browns
Stayed with the Cleveland Browns from 1978-1981 before retiring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Bernie Kosar Cleveland Browns Quarterback 1987
Bernie Kosar on the cover of Game Day Magazine for the 1987 Game against the Saints
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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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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.
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Al Baker
Al Baker, Defensive Lineman, Cleveland Browns 1987, 1989-1990
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.
Earnest Byner 1986 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #189
Leroy Kelly
Another great Cleveland Browns running back he led the NFL in rushing yards and rushing attempts twice in his 10-year career. Had 1,000-plus yard seasons 1966, 1967 and 1968 averaging 5 yards-per-carry or better each of those 3 seasons. a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1960s team he went to 6 Pro Bowls and made 3 1st-Team All Pro teams.
Dante Lavelli with Otto Graham
Browns Hall of Famers Otto Graham (#14) and Dante Lavelli (#86).
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Bernie Kosar
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Jim Brown Cleveland Browns Fullback
Hall of Fame Fullback Jim Brown rushed for 12,312 yards and was voted MVP 4 different times.
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
Bernie Kosar
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Leroy Kelly
Another great Cleveland Browns running back he led the NFL in rushing yards and rushing attempts twice in his 10-year career. Had 1,000-plus yard seasons 1966, 1967 and 1968 averaging 5 yards-per-carry or better each of those 3 seasons. a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1960s team he went to 6 Pro Bowls and made 3 1st-Team All Pro teams.
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.
Leroy Kelly, John Demarie & Bill Nelson of the Cleveland Browns
Browns Hall of Fame runner Leroy Kelly gets behind offensive lineman John Demarie after taking a handoff from quarterback Bill Nelson.
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Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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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.
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.
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).
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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Jack Lambert rushing Brian Sipe
And with a most intentional gaze Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert fixes his attention upon Browns quarterback Brian Sipe.
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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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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.
Jim Brown Cleveland Browns 2009 Topps Mayo Cut Plug Football Card #123
The Hall of Fame runner was honored in the 2009 Topps Mayo Card set.
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.
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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.
Bernie Kosar
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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.
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.
Daryle Lamonica rushed by Turkey Jones
Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica (#3) gets the pass off under pressure from Browns lineman Turkey Jones (#80).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Leroy Kelly
Another great Cleveland Browns running back he led the NFL in rushing yards and rushing attempts twice in his 10-year career. Had 1,000-plus yard seasons 1966, 1967 and 1968 averaging 5 yards-per-carry or better each of those 3 seasons. a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1960s team he went to 6 Pro Bowls and made 3 1st-Team All Pro teams.
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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 #4 All-Time leading rusher in 1973.
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.
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.
Bobby Mitchell's 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.
Charley Taylor makes a catch against the Cleveland Browns
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ozzie Newsome
Marion Motley
Jim Brown, on the Cover of 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.
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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.
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.
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).
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Leroy Kelly
Another great Cleveland Browns running back he led the NFL in rushing yards and rushing attempts twice in his 10-year career. Had 1,000-plus yard seasons 1966, 1967 and 1968 averaging 5 yards-per-carry or better each of those 3 seasons. a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1960s team he went to 6 Pro Bowls and made 3 1st-Team All Pro teams.
Jim Brown
Marv Woodson and the Steelers Defense vs the Cleveland Offense in 1967
Bernie Kosar
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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.
Bernie Kosar
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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.
Bernie Kosar
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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.
Ozzie Newsome
Willie Davis harrasses Browns Quarterback Bill Nelson
Willie Davis (#87) beats the Brown's O-Line to enough to get a hand on Browns quarterback Bill Nelson (#16) and effect the play. In 1968 Davis unofficially led the Packers with 9 sacks.
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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.
Bernie Kosar
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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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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.
Coy Bacon, Defensive Lineman, 1968-1981
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