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1973 Cleveland Browns season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamCleveland Browns
year1973
coachNick Skorich
ownerArt Modell
general_managerHarold Sauerbrei
stadiumCleveland Municipal Stadium
record7–5–2
division_place3rd AFC Central
playoffsDid not qualify
pro bowlersRB Greg Pruitt
DT Jerry Sherk
CB Clarence Scott
shortnavlinkBrowns seasons

DT Jerry Sherk CB Clarence Scott The 1973 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 24th season with the National Football League. After a solid 1972 season, which included a playoff appearance, the Browns got off to a solid start, winning three of their first four games on the way to a 7-3-1 start. However, the Browns did not win another game the rest of the season and settled for third place with a 7-5-2 record.

To date, the 1973 Browns along with the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and Green Bay Packers are the last teams to record 2 ties in a single season. Overtime for regular season games was introduced the following year, and the occurrence of tie games decreased.

The team did not wear their brown jerseys for any 1973 game, preseason or regular season.

Offseason

Draft

Main article: 1973 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff / coaches

  • Owner and President – Art Modell

  • Executive Vice President/General Manager – Harold Sauerbrei

  • Head Coaches – Nick Skorich

  • Wide Receivers – Fran Polsfoot

  • Offensive line – Jerry Smith

  • Defensive Coordinator - Howard Brinker

  • Defensive Line - Dick Modzelewski

  • Secondary / Defensive Backs – Richie McCabe

  • Special Teams – Al Tabor

  • Athletic Trainer - Leo Murphy

Final roster

Preseason

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San Francisco 49ersL 16–270–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium65,707
at Los Angeles RamsT 21–210–1–1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum54,385
August 19Cincinnati BengalsW 24–61–1–1Ohio Stadium73,421
vs. Atlanta FalconsW 20–172–1–1Neyland Stadium40,831
Detroit LionsL 13–162–2–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium64,088
vs. New York GiantsL 10–212–3–1Rubber Bowl30,751

Regular season schedule

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September 16Baltimore ColtsW 24–141–0Cleveland Municipal Stadium74,303Recap
September 23at Pittsburgh SteelersL 6–331–1Three Rivers Stadium49,396Recap
September 30New York GiantsW 12–102–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium76,065Recap
October 7Cincinnati BengalsW 17–103–1Cleveland Browns Stadium70,805Recap
Miami DolphinsL 9–173–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium72,070Recap
October 21Houston OilersW 42–134–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium61,146Recap
October 28San Diego ChargersT 16–164–2–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium68,244Recap
November 4at Minnesota VikingsL 3–264–3–1Metropolitan Stadium45,590Recap
November 11at Houston OilersW 23–135–3–1Houston Astrodome37,230Recap
November 18at Oakland RaidersW 7–36–3–1Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum47,398Recap
November 25Pittsburgh SteelersW 21–167–3–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium67,773Recap
December 2at Kansas City ChiefsT 20–207–3–2Arrowhead Stadium70,296Recap
December 9at Cincinnati BengalsL 17–347–4–2Riverfront Stadium58,266Recap
December 16at Los Angeles RamsL 17–307–5–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum73,948Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Season summary

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

Standings

References

References

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  2. "1973 NFL Draft Listing – Pro-Football-Reference.com".
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