Frank Ryan, Jim Brown, Gary Collins, Bill Glass, Jim Houston, Galen Fiss, and Lou Groza are among the players that Cleveland Browns fans typically associate with the team’s last NFL championship in 1964. However, the 1964 Browns team consisted of 42 individual players, and they each contributed to the success of the team in 1964. Ed Bettridge was one of the 42 … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ed Bettridge (Complete Story)
Cleveland Browns History
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An archive of historical reading for the Cleveland Browns franchise. We cover all historical aspects of the team from their inception to today in history.
The Life And Career Of John Brown (Complete Story)
Running backs need talented offensive linemen to achieve success in the form of rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. As great as future Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly were as running backs for the Cleveland Browns, their play was definitely helped by the performance of various offensive linemen for the Browns. One such offensive lineman … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Brown (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Dan Fike (Complete Story)
Successful NFL teams consist of both star players and other players who build the foundation of the team. These “foundation” players are often offensive linemen who do not have the name recognition of other offensive players, but they are critical to team success. One such “foundation” player for the Cleveland Browns was offensive lineman Dan Fike. When the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dan Fike (Complete Story)
What Happened To “Touchdown” Tommy Vardell? (Complete Story)
In 1991, the Browns hired Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick as their new head coach. That season, Belichick’s crew went 6-10. This was an improvement over the previous year’s 3-13 record. However, Belichick and his staff wanted to get better and push for a playoff spot in 1992. Hoping to add even more punch to the offense, the Browns selected … [Read more...] about What Happened To “Touchdown” Tommy Vardell? (Complete Story)
What Happened To Andre Rison? (Complete Story)
In 1994, the Cleveland Browns returned to the postseason for the first time in five years. This was the fourth year of head coach Bill Belichick’s tenure. His squad rode the backs of a defensive unit ranked first in the league in points given up per game. The 11-5 Browns defeated Belichick’s future employers, the Patriots, 20-13 in the Wild Card … [Read more...] about What Happened To Andre Rison? (Complete Story)