The Browns were established by Arthur B. McBride and began play in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946.¹⁾

The team is named after its first coach and co-founder, Paul Brown, one of football's greatest innovators.²⁾

They won all four AAFC championships (1946-1949) before the league merged with the NFL.³⁾

In their first NFL season (1950), the Browns won the championship, defeating the Los Angeles Rams.⁴⁾

Paul Brown introduced play-calling from the sideline via guards and later via messenger players, a precursor to modern communication systems.⁵⁾

The Browns have won eight championships—four in the AAFC and four in the NFL before the Super Bowl era (1950, 1954, 1955, 1964).⁶⁾

Their last championship win was in 1964, shutting out the Baltimore Colts 27-0.⁷⁾

Legendary running back Jim Brown led the team to three NFL championships and retired as the NFL's all-time leading rusher.⁸⁾

He was a nine-time Pro Bowler and won three MVP awards during his career (1957–1965).⁹⁾

Known as “The Toe,” Groza was a Browns lifer, excelling as both a placekicker and offensive tackle.¹⁰⁾

The quarterback led the team to ten straight championship games from 1946 to 1955.¹¹⁾

The Hall of Fame wide receiver began and ended his career with the Browns.¹²⁾

Played 16 seasons with the Browns and is one of the franchise's all-time greats.¹³⁾

The hometown hero quarterbacked the team during their successful 1980s seasons.¹⁴⁾

The Hall of Fame tight end became one of the NFL's first great receiving tight ends.¹⁵⁾

The offensive tackle played 10,363 consecutive snaps over 11 seasons, a record in the NFL.¹⁶⁾

The Browns have a fierce rivalry with the Steelers, often called one of the NFL’s most storied rivalries.¹⁷⁾

Known as the “Battle of Ohio,” this rivalry has roots in Paul Brown founding both teams.¹⁸⁾

The rivalry is fueled by the Browns’ controversial move to Baltimore in 1995.¹⁹⁾

John Elway's 98-yard drive in the AFC Championship game is one of the most infamous moments in Browns history.²⁰⁾

Earnest Byner's fumble near the goal line in another AFC Championship loss to Denver.²¹⁾

In 1999, the Browns returned to the NFL after a three-year hiatus due to the franchise moving to Baltimore.²²⁾

The team’s home since 1999 is known for its passionate fans, who endure harsh weather to support the Browns.²³⁾

The Browns' raucous fan section originated in the 1980s and remains a defining feature of home games.²⁴⁾

Before FirstEnergy Stadium, the Browns played at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, a multipurpose venue.²⁵⁾

In 1995, owner Art Modell moved the team to Baltimore, where they became the Ravens.²⁶⁾

Purchased the rights to the new Browns in 1998, ensuring their 1999 return.²⁷⁾

Current owners, who acquired the team in 2012.²⁸⁾

The 1948 Browns went undefeated (15-0) in the AAFC.²⁹⁾

Brown’s 12,312 rushing yards were an NFL record for over two decades.³⁰⁾

Brown’s 12,312 rushing yards were an NFL record for over two decades.³¹⁾

Over 82,000 fans attended a 1946 game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.³²⁾

One of the largest organized fan clubs in the NFL, with chapters worldwide.³³⁾

The team’s unofficial mascots, dogs wearing Browns gear, reflect the fan section’s nickname.³⁴⁾

The NFL’s only official marching band dates back to the 1940s.³⁵⁾

The team had a notable playoff drought from 2002 to 2020.³⁶⁾

In 2017, the Browns became the second NFL team to finish a season 0-16.³⁷⁾

Their first playoff win in 26 years came against the Steelers in the Wild Card round.³⁸⁾

The Browns are the only NFL team without a logo on their helmets.³⁹⁾

The orange, brown, and white color scheme is iconic and unique in the league.⁴⁰⁾

The post-1999 Browns have struggled to replicate their pre-relocation success.⁴¹⁾

Kicker Phil Dawson made several clutch kicks, including a 57-yarder.⁴²⁾

The Browns’ controversial draft decisions, like passing on Ben Roethlisberger and drafting Johnny Manziel, have shaped their modern identity.⁴³⁾

Over 20 Browns players and personnel are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.⁴⁴⁾

The Browns won the first Hall of Fame Game in 1962.⁴⁵⁾

The Browns continue to play their historic rivals annually, reviving old grudges and maintaining fan interest.⁴⁶⁾