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The Baltimore Ravens would begin play in 1996, and the Browns would return to the league in 1999. For record-keeping purposes, the Browns are considered to have suspended operations from 1996 to 1998, which is reflected in this list. In 2017, the Cleveland Browns became the second team in NFL history (2008 Detroit Lions) to suffer an 0–16 record.
The 1961 season was typical on the field: Jim Brown led the league in rushing for the fifth straight season and the team ended with an 8–5–1 record. That left Cleveland two games out of a berth in the championship. [93] During that year, however, more players began chafing under Paul Brown's strict and often overbearing demeanor.
The Browns began play in 1946 in the AAFC. The Browns won each of the league's four championship games before the league dissolved in 1949. The team then moved to the more established National Football League (NFL), where it continued to dominate. Between 1950 and 1955, Cleveland reached the NFL championship game every year, winning three times.
The Browns became the first team in MNF history to win 2 games in 2 appearances, while the Rams became the first team to lose 2 games in 2 appearances. The only teams that did not appear on MNF in 1970 were the 49ers (who first appeared in 1971), the Saints and Patriots (who first appeared in 1972) and the Broncos and Bills (who first appeared ...
There were a number of plays in the Browns' first nine games. These nine plays were most important to them starting 2-7. Cleveland Browns' 9-play path to a 2-7 record coming out of the bye week
Philadelphia Eagles (vs Cleveland Browns) Dec 3, 1950. Most punt returns, both teams, game, 17; Philadelphia Eagles (12) vs Cleveland Browns (5) Dec 3, 1950. Most fair catches, season, 34; Baltimore Colts: 1971. Fewest fair catches, season, 0; San Diego Chargers: 1975 New England Patriots: 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Jan. 4, 1981 at Cleveland: AFC wild card game: Oakland Raiders 14, Cleveland Browns 12 The most famous weather game in Browns history. Or, more specifically, the most infamous weather game.
The 1920 Akron Pros were named the first APFA (NFL) champions. The National Football League champions, prior to the merger between the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) in 1970, were determined by two different systems. The National Football League was established on September 17, 1920, as the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The APFA changed ...