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PB's 1948 Browns were football's first undefeated team


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Around 25 years before Shula's Dolphins went 17-0, the Cleveland Browns went 15-0 during the 1948 AAFC season. When the Browns were absorbed into the NFL with two other teams after 1949, none of the AAFC statistics or records were recognized by the NFL. Part of this was the absolute dominance of that league by the Browns and the perceived imbalance. In contrast, when the AFL and NFL merged prior to 1970, all AFL statistics were counted and accepted into the NFL records.

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...280321/1067/SPT

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Interesting read. Of course Cleveland really hasn't ever been aknowledged for any of their past. 8 pre-Superbowl Championships in 18 years, 11 conference Championships, 13 division championships, first to go 15-0. I'd call that a dynasty worth noting.

They were pretty dominant during that era. It's too bad that many people don't acknowledge much from the pre-Super Bowl era. There were some great teams during the 50's and 60's that aren't relevant these days.

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According to an old NFL Record Book (1970) that I have, it says the following:

1933 Bears

10-2-1 during regular season.

Bears beat the NY Giants 23-21 in the First World Championship game.

1934 Bears

13-0 during the regular season.

The NY Giants defeated the Bears 30-13 in the championship.

1942 Bears

11-0 during regular season.

The Washington Redskins beat the Bears 14-6 in the championship.

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According to an old NFL Record Book (1970) that I have, it says the following:

1933 Bears

10-2-1 during regular season.

Bears beat the NY Giants 23-21 in the First World Championship game.

1934 Bears

13-0 during the regular season.

The NY Giants defeated the Bears 30-13 in the championship.

1942 Bears

11-0 during regular season.

The Washington Redskins beat the Bears 14-6 in the championship.

I was close. Not bad for off the top of the head. Add the Patriots to teams to go undefeated and LOSE!! in the last game.

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Congrats to the Dolphins for hanging onto their perfect season. That Super Bowl is my earliest memory of football and I have been hooked ever since. Great to see them keep the streak all to themselves.

I am sure somehwere PB, Otto and the boys are toasting themselves too.

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