Jimmy Swartz

  A defensive back can help his team win games in many ways. He can intercept passes, recover fumbles, have sacks, and limit passing and rushing yards by the offense. Over an eight-year career with the Cleveland Browns from 1965 to 1972, defensive back Mike Howell helped Cleveland win games in all of these ways. With Howell (who earned All-Pro honors in 1969), … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Howell (Complete Story)

  The stereotype is that Ivy League football players will not be successful in the NFL. One player who proved this stereotype wrong was Calvin Hill. After starring at Yale University, Hill had an excellent professional football career, including 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns. A running back who could run, catch, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Calvin Hill (Complete Story)

  In the long history of the Cleveland Browns, one of the most important seasons was 1950. In 1950, the Browns had their first season in the NFL and won their first NFL championship. An important contributor to Cleveland’s success in 1950 was Rex Bumgardner. Rushing the ball and catching passes, Bumgardner helped the Browns win several games in 1950, including … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rex Bumgardner (Complete Story)