Otto Graham

Quarterback

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Graham was a tailback in college and was switched to a T-quarterback in the pros. Graham guided the Browns to 10 division or league crowns in 10 years. He topped all AAFC passers four times and was the NFL's leading passer for two seasons. Graham was named All-League nine of 10 years. He threw four touchdown passes in the Browns' 1950 NFL title win. He had three touchdowns running and three passing in the 1954 NFL title game. Graham's career passing totals were 23,584 yards and 174 touchdowns. He scored 276 points on 46 touchdowns in his career. Graham owns the highest single-season completion percentage in team history at 64.73, which he accomplished in 1953. Graham's No. 14 uniform was retired by the Browns. He also wore No. 60 earlier in his career with the Browns. Graham was born on Dec. 6, 1921 in Waukegan, Ill.

-- Fred Greetham