Offensive plays in football begin with the center snapping the ball. Yet, the center is often ignored by football fans, except when the center does something wrong, such as committing a penalty or botching the snap. A few centers in the NFL have stood out, with such excellent play as to earn induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. One such Pro Football … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Browns C Frank Gatski (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Browns OT Doug Dieken (Complete Story)
Injuries are an unavoidable aspect of playing in the NFL. In many cases, injuries cause players to miss games and often cause teams to lose games. Doug Dieken did not miss games. For 14 full seasons, Dieken played every regular season and playoff game for the Cleveland Browns. Moreover, from November 21, 1971 through December 16, 1984, Dieken started at … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Browns OT Doug Dieken (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Browns DL Michael Dean Perry (Complete Story)
Defensive linemen in the NFL generally earn Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in one of two ways. Some rush the passer and are credited with sacks. Others stuff the run and are credited with tackles. When a player has both significant sacks and significant tackles, he is a special defensive lineman. Such is the case with Michael Dean Perry. Over 10 years in the NFL, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Browns DL Michael Dean Perry (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Browns FB Kevin Mack (Complete Story)
While the position of fullback is generally considered of limited importance in today’s NFL, such was not always the case. The Cleveland Browns have had many great fullbacks, including Marion Motley, Jim Brown, and Kevin Mack. Mack had the qualities associated with being a Pro Bowl fullback. Playing at 230 to 235 pounds, Mack ran with power earning the nickname, “Mack … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Browns FB Kevin Mack (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Browns DL Bill Willis (Complete Story)
If you heard that an NFL player was six feet, two inches tall and weighed 210 pounds, you would not expect the player to be a lineman. However, Bill Willis showed that a player of such small size (by professional football standards) could be a lineman, and in fact an outstanding lineman, in the NFL. Nicknamed “The Cat” for his exceptional quickness, Willis was a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Browns DL Bill Willis (Complete Story)