The Cleveland Browns have recently announced that they will erect a statue of Jim Brown. This is fitting for the man who is possibly the greatest player in the history of the NFL.
With that said, here are five other Cleveland Browns who also deserve a statue:
PAUL BROWN
"The Father of Modern Football" is certainly the game's greatest innovator. He also deserves to have the NFL's Coach of the Year Award named after him. You can also learn more about him on a previous Blog of mine.
OTTO GRAHAM
"Automatic Otto" should be in every Greatest Quarterback of all Time Debate. Only QB in the history of Pro Football to lead his team to 10 Straight League Championship Games: Four in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and Six in the NFL. The modern NFL Equivalent of this would be making it to Six Straight Super Bowls.
LOU GROZA
One of the most beloved Browns of all time. Played both Offensive Tackle and Placekicker. Even if he played only one of those positions, he still would have been recognized as an All-Pro. He is also the only Browns Player to be a member of all 4 NFL World Championship Teams and all 4 AAFC Championship Teams
BILL WILLIS
Willis helped integrate the Ohio State when Paul Brown (then the Ohio State Head Coach.) brought him into the program in 1941, helping the Buckeyes win their first National Championship in 1942. He was later among those who helped integrate Pro Football in 1946.
MARION MOTLEY
Before Jim Brown, there was Marion Motley. A bruising, hard physical runner at fullback who was a nightmare to tackle. Along with Willis, helped integrate the sport of Pro Football in 1946 when the Browns came into existence in the AAFC.
