Paul Brown
1908 – 1991 Massillon, OhioPaul Brown, legendary coach and innovator, built the modern Cleveland Browns franchise and transformed professional football.
Paul Brown founded the Cleveland Browns in 1946 and served as their head coach until 1962. He introduced groundbreaking coaching strategies, including playbooks, film study, and the practice squad. Brown's innovations helped shape the NFL and solidified Cleveland as a football city. Beyond wins, his disciplined leadership created a lasting culture of excellence in professional football.