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.
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.
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.
