Paul Eugene Brown (1908–91) was an American football coach and executive, considered one of the sport’s most influential figures. He revolutionized coaching methods, introduced modern scouting techniques, and shaped professional football.
Born in Norwalk, Ohio, he played quarterback at Miami University before transitioning to coaching. As head coach of Ohio State University (1941–43,) he led the team to a national championship (1942.) After serving in the Navy during World War II, he founded the Cleveland Browns (1946,) dominating the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before moving to the NFL. Under his leadership, the Browns won three NFL titles (1950, 1954, 1955.)
Brown pioneered innovative coaching strategies, including playbooks, film study, and the modern facemask. After leaving the Browns (1962,) he co-founded the Cincinnati Bengals (1968,) coaching until 1975 and serving as an executive until his death.
His autobiography, PB: The Paul Brown Story (1979,) details his coaching philosophy and career.
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A winner never whines.
—Paul Brown
Football is a game of errors. The team that makes the fewest errors in a game usually wins.
—Paul Brown
Topics: Football
When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.
—Paul Brown
Topics: Winning
You can learn a line from a win and a book from a defeat.
—Paul Brown
Topics: One liners, Defeat
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