Top 10 Browns Openers: September 6, 1946

1946 Browns team picture.

Dante Lavelli and Paul Brown enjoying some time together postgame during the season.

Dante Lavelli led the team with three receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown.

Don Greenwood scored on a 3 yard fumble return late in the game.

Lou Groza ended the day with 3 field goals and 5 extra points.

Mike Scarry started the first game at center over Hall of Famer, Frank Gatski.

Alton Coppage and  Bill Willis in action during the 1946 season.

Lou Groza ended the day with 3 field goals and 5 extra points.

Mike Scarry, Gene Fekete, Gaylon Smith and Paul Brown on the sideline during the game.

Otto Graham entered the game as a back up to Cliff Lewis who threw for the first TD in team history in the first quarter.

Otto Graham, Dante Lavelli, Paul Brown and Mac Speedie celebrating the 1946 Championship at the end of the season.

Paul Brown game planning during the pre-season.

Program cover from the first game in Browns history.

Ray Terrell closed out the scoring on the day with a 76 yard interception return for a touchdown.