Hanford Dixon

Image Gallery of Hanford Dixon, Left Corner Back, Cleveland Browns 1981-1989

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.