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1962 Cleveland Browns season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
logo1962-Browns-mediaguide.jpg
teamCleveland Browns
year1962
coachPaul Brown
stadiumCleveland Stadium
record7–6–1
division_place3rd NFL Eastern
playoffsDid not qualify
pro bowlersBob Gain, DT
Mike McCormack, RT
Bill Glass, DE
Jim Brown, FB
Galen Fiss, LB
Jim Ray Smith, G
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title4
1FB Jim Brown (2nd team)
2G Jim Ray Smith (2nd team)
3DT Bob Gain (2nd team)
4LB Galen Fiss (2nd team)
shortnavlinkBrowns seasons

Mike McCormack, RT Bill Glass, DE Jim Brown, FB Galen Fiss, LB Jim Ray Smith, G | AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list

The 1962 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 13th season with the National Football League. It was the last with Paul Brown as head coach, as Art Modell fired him on January 9, 1963. One week later, Blanton Collier was named the second head coach of the Browns.

Exhibition schedule

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August 11at Detroit LionsL 14–170–134,241
August 18Pittsburgh SteelersW 33–101–0Cleveland Stadium77,683
August 25vs. San Francisco 49ersW 34–272–1Multnomah Stadium
(Portland, OR)27,161
September 1at Los Angeles RamsW 26–243–143,118
September 7at Chicago BearsW 28–244–157,878

There was a doubleheader on August 18, 1962, Cowboys vs Lions and Steelers vs Browns.

Schedule

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September 16New York GiantsW 17–71–0Cleveland Stadium81,115Recap
September 23Washington RedskinsL 16–171–1Cleveland Stadium57,491Recap
September 30at Philadelphia EaglesL 7–351–2Franklin Field60,671Recap
October 7Dallas CowboysW 19–102–2Cleveland Stadium44,040Recap
October 14Baltimore ColtsL 14–362–3Cleveland Stadium80,132Recap
October 21at St. Louis CardinalsW 34–73–3Busch Stadium23,256Recap
October 28at Pittsburgh SteelersW 41–144–3Pitt Stadium35,417Recap
November 4Philadelphia EaglesT 14–144–3–1Cleveland Stadium63,848Recap
November 11at Washington RedskinsL 9–174–4–1D.C. Stadium48,169Recap
November 18St. Louis CardinalsW 38–145–4–1Cleveland Stadium41,815Recap
November 25Pittsburgh SteelersW 35–146–4–1Cleveland Stadium53,601Recap
December 2at Dallas CowboysL 21–456–5–1Cotton Bowl24,226Recap
December 9at New York GiantsL 13–176–6–1Yankee Stadium62,794Recap
December 15at San Francisco 49ersW 13–107–6–1Kezar Stadium35,274Recap
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

Week 1

The Browns gave a record opening-day crowd of 81,115 at Cleveland Stadium something to remember in a 17–7 victory over the Giants. The game's most memorable play is a flea-flicker that set up a 29-yard Lou Groza field goal. Quarterback Jim Ninowski hands the ball to Jim Brown, who hands to receiver Ray Renfro, who hands the ball back to Ninowski, who completes a 53-yard pass to Rich Kreitling.

Week 2

Bobby Mitchell, traded by coach Paul Brown to Washington during the offseason, haunts his old team by scoring the winning touchdown in a 17–16 Redskins victory at Cleveland. With the Browns leading 16–10 late in the fourth quarter and trying to run out the clock, Jim Brown fumbles, giving the Redskins possession near midfield. Norm Snead throws a short pass to Mitchell, who races for the go-ahead touchdown. The Browns get two shots at a final-minute game-winning field goal, but both of Lou Groza's attempts are blocked.

Week 5

The Browns are beaten decisively by the Colts 36–14 at Cleveland Stadium. The Browns do not get a first down until the Colts had a 23–0 lead. Jim Brown had his worst rushing total ever: 11 yards on 14 attempts, with seven of those yards coming on one carry.

Week 8

In one of the uglier games played at Cleveland Stadium, the Browns and Philadelphia Eagles combine for eight turnovers and five missed field goals in a 14–14 tie. Jim Brown finishes with 69 rushing yards on 20 carries, his seventh consecutive game with fewer than 100 yards.

Week 11

Jim Brown, ending the longest 100-yard drought of his career at nine games, pounds for 110 in a 35–14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Stadium. Frank Ryan complements Brown by throwing for 284 yards and three touchdowns.

Week 14

In what would be the final game of Paul Brown's Cleveland coaching career, the Browns beat the San Francisco 49ers, 13–10 at Kezar Stadium. The Browns avoid their second losing season but cannot save their coach's job. Needing 139 yards for another 1,000-yard campaign, Jim Brown falls just short, ending the year at 996. Although Brown fails to win a rushing title for the first time in his career, he does lead the team in receiving for the first time, catching 47 passes for 517 yards and five touchdowns.

Standings

Personnel

Roster

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Quarterbacks

Staff

1962 Cleveland Browns staff

References

References

  1. "1962 Cleveland Browns Starters, Roster, & Players".
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