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1954 Cleveland Browns season

NFL team season

1954 Cleveland Browns season

NFL team season

FieldValue
logo1954-Browns-mediaguide.jpg
teamCleveland Browns
year1954
coachPaul Brown
stadiumCleveland Stadium
record9–3
division_place1st Eastern
playoffsWon NFL Championship
(vs. Lions) 56–10
pro bowlersOtto Graham, QB
Len Ford, DE
Lou Groza, LT
Abe Gibron, G
Don Colo, DTDante Lavelli, E
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title4
1DE Len Ford (1st team)
2QB Otto Graham (1st team)
3T Lou Groza (1st team)
4G Abe Gibron (2nd team)
shortnavlinkBrowns seasons

(vs. Lions) 56–10 Len Ford, DE Lou Groza, LT Abe Gibron, G Don Colo, DTDante Lavelli, E | AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list The 1954 Cleveland Browns season was the team's fifth season with the National Football League. The Browns' defense became the first defense in the history of the NFL to lead the league in fewest rushing yards allowed, fewest passing yards allowed, and fewest total yards allowed.

The Browns were 9–3 in the regular season and won the Eastern Conference. They hosted the NFL Championship Game, and met the two-time defending champion Detroit Lions for the third straight year. This year's result was different, as the Browns won with a 56–10 blowout.

The teams had met on the same field the previous week, in a meaningless game won 14–10 by the Lions. Both teams had already clinched their respective conference titles; it was postponed from early October due to the World Series. After the win, Detroit was a slight favorite for the title game.

Offseason

Defensive Back Don Paul arrived via a trade with the Washington Redskins, who acquired him from the Chicago Cardinals. Upon his arrival in Washington, he fell in disfavor with George Preston Marshall of the Redskins.

In January 1954, assistant coach Weeb Ewbank departed to become head coach of the Baltimore Colts.

NFL draft

The 1954 NFL draft was one of the biggest busts in the team's history. With the first overall pick in the draft, the Browns selected quarterback Bobby Garrett out of Stanford University. The plan was that he would be the heir to Otto Graham. Garrett suffered from a stuttering problem which hindered his performance in the huddle. Eventually, Garrett was traded to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Babe Parilli, although Parilli would not play for the Browns until 1956. Later in the first round, the club selected John Bauer, who never played for the Browns and only played in two NFL games in his career.

Roster

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Quarterbacks

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Exhibition schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultAttendance12345
August 21at Green Bay PackersW 14–1315,747
August 27at Los Angeles RamsL 38–1058,567
September 5at San Francisco 49ersL 21–3846,877
September 10vs. Detroit Lions at DallasL 31–5642,000
September 18Chicago BearsL 7–3517,631

Regular season

Main article: 1954 NFL season

Schedule

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September 26at Philadelphia EaglesL 10–280–1Connie Mack Stadium26,546Recap
October 3Postponement to December 19; (World Series)
October 10Chicago CardinalsW 31–71–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium24,101Recap
October 17at Pittsburgh SteelersL 27–551–2Forbes Field33,262Recap
October 24at Chicago CardinalsW 35–32–2Comiskey Park23,823Recap
October 31New York GiantsW 24–143–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium30,448Recap
November 7Washington RedskinsW 62–34–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium25,158Recap
November 14at Chicago BearsW 39–105–2Wrigley Field48,773Recap
November 21Philadelphia EaglesW 6–06–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium41,537Recap
November 28at New York GiantsW 16–77–2Polo Grounds45,936Recap
December 5at Washington RedskinsW 34–148–2Griffith Stadium21,761Recap
December 12Pittsburgh SteelersW 42–79–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium28,064Recap
December 19Detroit LionsL 10–149–3Cleveland Municipal Stadium34,168Recap
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Program for the October 10 game against the Chicago Cards.

NFL Championship Game

Main article: 1954 NFL Championship Game

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December 26Detroit LionsW 56–101–0Cleveland Municipal Stadium43,827Recap

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References

References

  1. The Best Show in Football:The 1946–1955 Cleveland Browns, p.294, Andy Piascik, Taylor Trade Publishing, 2007, {{ISBN. 978-1-58979-360-6
  2. Stolle, Fred. (December 27, 1954). "Graham features as Cleveland crushes Detroit, 56-10, for pro grid championship". Youngstown Vindicator.
  3. Liska, Jerry. (December 27, 1954). "Graham stars as Browns humble Lions, 56-19". Milwaukee Sentinel.
  4. (December 20, 1954). "Mixture as before: Lions beat Browns". Pittsburgh Press.
  5. Livingston, Pat. (December 26, 1954). "Lions battle Browns for NFL title". Pittsburgh Press.
  6. (December 26, 1954). "Browns-Lions clash in Cleveland today for grid title". Youngstown Vindicator.
  7. The Best Show in Football:The 1946–1955 Cleveland Browns, p.308, Andy Piascik, Taylor Trade Publishing, 2007, {{ISBN. 978-1-58979-360-6
  8. (January 15, 1954). "Baltimore signs Ewbank, Browns' aid(e), as coach". Milwaukee Sentinel.
  9. The Best Show in Football:The 1946–1955 Cleveland Browns, p.310, Andy Piascik, Taylor Trade Publishing, 2007, {{ISBN. 978-1-58979-360-6
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