The 1964 Browns were a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They were members of the Eastern Conference of the National Football League (NFL). Led by head coach Blanton Collier, the team finished the regular season with a record of 10 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, winning the Eastern Conference Championship and earning a berth in the NFL Championship Game.
The team's offense was led by quarterback Frank Ryan, who threw for 2,404 yards and 25 touchdowns, and running back Leroy Kelly, who rushed for 1,205 yards and 11 touchdowns. The defense was anchored by future Hall of Fame linebacker, Jim Brown, who recorded 105 tackles and one interception.
In the NFL Championship Game, the Browns faced the heavily-favored Baltimore Colts. Despite being underdogs, the Browns put up a strong fight, with Jim Brown rushing for 114 yards and one touchdown. However, they ultimately fell to the Colts by a score of 27-0, marking the team's fourth consecutive loss in the NFL Championship Game.
Despite the disappointing end to the season, the 1964 Browns are recognized as one of the best Cleveland teams in history, with several players earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Jim Brown was named the NFL MVP for the third time in his career, and Frank Ryan was named to the All-Pro team.
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