History: Celebrating 60 Years

12.31.06

Moment 1: Dawson's strike
Steve King, Staff Writer

With a last-second field goal to win the game, Phil Dawson and the expansion Browns reinstated the age-long rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

12.29.06

Moment 2: Oh, those Oilers

The Browns played the Houston Oilers twice in six days in 1988, beating the team in the regular season finale but falling when it counted in the playoffs.

12.27.06

Moment 3: The birth of MNF
Steve King, Staff Writer

With help from Billy Andrews, the Cleveland Browns defeated Joe Namath and the New York Jets, 31-21, in the first Monday Night Football broadcast ever.

12.26.06

Moment 4: The end of an era
Jeff Walcoff, Staff Writer

Jim Brown played his final game against the Green Bay Packers during a 23-12 loss in the 1965 NFL Championship game on Jan. 2, 1966.  

12.24.06

Moment 5: Run William, run
Zac Jackson, Staff Writer

Cleveland Browns Stadium rocked like never before as the Browns held off Atlanta in the regular-season finale to win 24-16 and advance to playoffs on Dec. 29, 2002.

12.22.06

Moment 6: The wait is over

The Browns won the championship in their very first season in the NFL, defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 30-28. 

12.21.06

Moment 7: Collier's farewell
Steve King, Staff Writer

The Browns won one for Blanton Collier in his last game as head coach before retiring, beating Denver Broncos, 27-13, on Dec. 20, 1970.

12.19.06

Moment 8: A tragic offseason
Steve King, Staff Writer

Heisman winner Ernie Davis was one of three Browns to die during the 1963 offseason.

12.18.06

We gave you 60, you give us 1

It's time for you, the fans, to tell us which moments since the team's start in 1946 remain the most memorable.

12.15.06

Moment 9: Wizardry

Ozzie Newsome had the best receiving day in Browns history with 14 catches for 191 yards in 24-20 loss to New York Jets on Oct. 14, 1984.

12.13.06

Moment 10: Setting the stage
Steve King, Staff Writer

The Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 38-21, in the 1987 AFC Divisional playoff to force a rematch against the Denver Broncos.

12.11.06

Moment 11: 1,000 times two
Steve King, Staff Writer

In 1985, the Browns had not one, but two 1,000-yard rushers.

12.07.06

Moment 12: The end of the jinx

The Browns finally put an end to the Three Rivers Jinx in 1986.

12.06.06

Moment 13: The loss of Al Lerner
Zac Jackson, Staff Writer

The Browns' only winning season since returning to the NFL in 1999 was tempered by the loss of owner Alfred Lerner, who passed away on October 23, 2002.

12.05.06

Moment 14: The AFL-NFL Merger
Steve King, Staff Writer

The Browns were an active part in helping the AFL and NFL merge in 1970.

12.03.06

Moment 15: Double delight

Eric Metcalf returned two punts for touchdowns against the Steelers on Oct. 24, 1993.

12.01.06

Moment 16: A draft with class

The Browns' 1957 draft class was among the best ever.

11.29.06

Moment 17: Danielson's day
Steve King, Staff Writer

Gary Danielson led the Browns to a comeback victory over the New York Giants on Dec. 1, 1985.

11.28.06

Moment 18: A redeeming loss
Steve King, Staff Writer

The Browns fell to the Dolphins in the 1985 Divisional Playoffs, but were able to prove they belonged among the AFC's best.

11.26.06

Moment 19: Browns take Bernie

The Browns took Bernie Kosar in the 1985 Supplemental Draft.

11.24.06

Moment 20: Kings in the Queen

The Browns' road win against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1980, and the subsequent celebration by the fans in Cleveland, makes the list as the Browns celebrate 60 years with 60 memorable moments.

11.22.06

Moment 21: A perfect season
Steve King, Staff Writer

In 1948, the Browns finished 14-0 to win their third consecutive AAFC championship.

11.20.06

Moment 22: The rival Cowboys
Steve King, Staff Writer

The Browns and Cowboys struck up a big rivalry in the late 1960s.

11.19.06

Moment 23: Cockroft's kick

Don Cockroft's kick to beat the Steelers in 1972 makes the list of the Browns' 60 Memorable Moments.

11.17.06

Moment 24: The hit

Joe 'Turkey' Jones upended Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw in one of the most famous hits in NFL history.