Paul Brown

Description: (American Football Player)

Paul Brown was a famous American football coach in the ‘All-America Football Conference’ and the ‘National Football League’. He became the head coach of the Cleveland Browns and he is also remembered for being one of the forces behind the establishment of the Cincinnati Bengals. Although disliked by some of his own players for his terse behavior and his dominating nature, he went on to become one of the most iconic football coaches in American history. His professional coaching career has crossed nearly 25 football seasons and under his leadership, his teams bagged seven league championships. He worked his way to success from a high school coach to a pro-football ‘Hall of Famer’. He is responsible for having advanced the sport into a more accurate discipline. In his long and illustrious career, he has had a profound influence on the game. From surveying rivals through ‘game films’ to forming the system of ‘draw play’ and systemizing the college draft, Brown had left a long-standing legacy in American football and has went on to inspire a number of modern-day coaches and players. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967.

Overview

Birthday September 7, 1908 (Virgo)
Alternative names Paul Eugene Brown
Died on August 5, 1991
Spouse/Ex- Katie Kester (1929–1969; died), Mary Rightsell (1973–1991)
Parents Lester
Children Mike Brown

Did you know

What team did Paul Brown co-found in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in 1946? Cleveland Browns.
What NFL team did Paul Brown later coach after he left the Cleveland Browns in 1963? Cincinnati Bengals.
What significant football rule change did Paul Brown successfully advocate for during his coaching career? The use of radio transmitters in quarterbacks' helmets for communication.
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