1952 Cleveland Browns season
The 1952 Cleveland Browns season was the team’s third in the NFL and their seventh overall. They finished the regular season with an 8–4 record, won the NFL American Conference, and hosted the NFL Championship Game in Cleveland. They lost the championship 17–7 to the Detroit Lions.
Key figures
- Owner: Mickey McBride
- Head coach: Paul Brown
- Quarterback: Otto Graham
- Home stadium: Cleveland Stadium
Exhibition season
- Browns beat Green Bay 21–14 and Chicago 14–7.
- They then lost to Detroit 28–21 and San Francisco 49ers 35–31.
Regular season highlights
- The Browns started strong, including a big win over the Rams (37–7) and a close win at the Steelers (21–20).
- They defeated several teams, finishing 8–4 to win the American Conference.
- Their season ended with a 37–34 loss at the New York Giants, but Washington’s upset of Philadelphia helped them clinch the conference title.
NFL Championship Game
- Browns hosted the NFL Championship but were defeated by the Detroit Lions, 17–7.
Honors
- All-Pros: Len Ford, Bill Willis, Lou Groza, and Frank Gatski (all first team); Otto Graham and Mac Speedie (second team).
- Pro Bowlers: Dub Jones, Horace Gillom, Lou Groza, Otto Graham, Len Ford, Bill Willis, Abe Gibron, and Mac Speedie.
Roster and staff (highlights)
- Owner: Mickey McBride
- Head coach: Paul Brown
- Notable assistants: Howard Brinker, Blanton Collier, Weeb Ewbank, Fritz Heisler
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