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  • ATENEARS ATENEARSA Founder In Memoriam
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    Don Rogers was right also. I saved a cool newspaper from that day. My picture playing baseball for Mentor is larger than Rogers across the top. Many years later I was reading it and my brothers name was also listed inside for some accomplishments playing in a tournament in Florida. The back of the paper has a big article about the Cold War having an affect on the Olympics (which made me feel old), but throughout is very interesting readings such as The Tigers with Sparky Anderson at the helm destroying the league ....

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      Did you try to throw me off? Otto was credited with five Pro Bowls.

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        I have a feeling that we are missing a coach in the Shula, Cowher, Noll list ...

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          1. What player played the most seasons with the Cleveland Browns? That's easy, I drive down the street named after him everyday, coach in a ball park named after him, and our youth football program is named for him here. In fact, I even tailgated at his funneral. That would be Lou the toe Groza.

          2. Of the persons who are among the Top 20 in all time Career Coaching victories, name the ones that at one time were players for the Cleveland Browns. Noll, Cowher, Shula.

          3. Of the persons who are among the Top 20 in all time Career Coaching victories, name the ones that at one time were the head coach or GM/President of the Cleveland Browns. Paul Brown, Holmgren

          4. Which team or teams have defeated the Browns the most times in postseason play? I'll go with the Detroit Lions from back in the 50's

          5. What is the name of the team that the Browns have defeated the most times in postseason play? Buffalo Bills

          6. Jim Brown and Lou Groza have made the most Pro Bowls as players for the Browns with 9 each. There are 3 players who are next on the list with 6 Pro Bowls each. Name those 3 players. (Hint: Otto Graham is not one and be aware that the Pro Bowl didn't apply to the AAFC years). Leroy Kelly, Hickerson & Schafrath. Michael Dean, Greg Pruitt & Matthews went to at least four each, Golic, Newsome & Hanford Dixon went to 3 in my day ...

          7. In 1980 a Browns player was selected to the First Team All Pro team by the Associated Press. However, that player was NOT selected to play in the Pro Bowl. Who was that player? Alzado, as I don't think he ever went to the Pro Bowl as a Brown, but was nationally honored.

          8. Who holds the Browns record for most rushing yards in a game? Didn't Jerome Harrison do that last season?

          9. What college did Frank Ryan attend? LOL ... he is the only one I know from Rice.

          10. Who holds the Browns record for most receiving yards in a season? Braylon? I think I read that somehwere in a post or in the news today

          11. The Browns have had 1 player named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Who was that player? Don Rogers? I think it headlined a newspaper I saved listing me in some high school glory days.

          12. What significance does the U.S. Army Air Corps A-2 Flight Jacket have in Cleveland Browns history? Here is a visual hint: The pilot wearing the first A-2 Flight Jacket accidently dropped a bomb on a camel that was later used to make Art Modells favorite coat. Please tell me that you are not using the jackets 'seal brown' color of that of the Browns for this question.

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          @atenears said:

          1. What player played the most seasons with the Cleveland Browns? That's easy, I drive down the street named after him everyday, coach in a ball park named after him, and our youth football program is named for him here. In fact, I even tailgated at his funneral. That would be Lou the toe Groza.

          Correctamundo!!

          2. Of the persons who are among the Top 20 in all time Career Coaching victories, name the ones that at one time were players for the Cleveland Browns. Noll, Cowher, Shula.

          Correct again...on a roll!

          3. Of the persons who are among the Top 20 in all time Career Coaching victories, name the ones that at one time were the head coach or GM/President of the Cleveland Browns. Paul Brown, Holmgren

          These two are right, but there are more (remember it say GM/Pres OR HC)

          4. Which team or teams have defeated the Browns the most times in postseason play? I'll go with the Detroit Lions from back in the 50's

          That is half a right answer. There is another.

          5. What is the name of the team that the Browns have defeated the most times in postseason play? Buffalo Bills

          That is correct!! Two of those Buffalo Bills teams were from the AAFC.

          6. Jim Brown and Lou Groza have made the most Pro Bowls as players for the Browns with 9 each. There are 3 players who are next on the list with 6 Pro Bowls each. Name those 3 players. (Hint: Otto Graham is not one and be aware that the Pro Bowl didn't apply to the AAFC years). Leroy Kelly, Hickerson & Schafrath. Michael Dean, Greg Pruitt & Matthews went to at least four each, Golic, Newsome & Hanford Dixon went to 3 in my day ...

          Correct again! Kelly, Hickerson and Shafrath

          7. In 1980 a Browns player was selected to the First Team All Pro team by the Associated Press. However, that player was NOT selected to play in the Pro Bowl. Who was that player? Alzado, as I don't think he ever went to the Pro Bowl as a Brown, but was nationally honored.

          Right again!

          8. Who holds the Browns record for most rushing yards in a game? Didn't Jerome Harrison do that last season?

          Yes!!! And it counts!

          9. What college did Frank Ryan attend? LOL ... he is the only one I know from Rice.

          Right. The boy is hot, hot hot.

          10. Who holds the Browns record for most receiving yards in a season? Braylon? I think I read that somehwere in a post or in the news today

          That is right, again.

          11. The Browns have had 1 player named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Who was that player? Don Rogers? I think it headlined a newspaper I saved listing me in some high school glory days.

          OOPs No.

          12. What significance does the U.S. Army Air Corps A-2 Flight Jacket have in Cleveland Browns history? Here is a visual hint: The pilot wearing the first A-2 Flight Jacket accidently dropped a bomb on a camel that was later used to make Art Modells favorite coat. Please tell me that you are not using the jackets 'seal brown' color of that of the Browns for this question.

          All right. I won't tell you. But that is correct. The Browns "official color" of Seal Brown comes from the specifications of the U.S. Army Air Corps for their flight jackets. Also, FYI, the official color of Brown University in Rhode Island is also Seal Brown.

          By my count Stan got 9 complete correct answers plus half of two more. He only completely whiffed on one question. I think he has been sandbagging us on his copius knowledge of trivial matters

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            Don Rogers was right also. I saved a cool newspaper from that day. My picture playing baseball for Mentor is larger than Rogers across the top. Many years later I was reading it and my brothers name was also listed inside for some accomplishments playing in a tournament in Florida. The back of the paper has a big article about the Cold War having an affect on the Olympics (which made me feel old), but throughout is very interesting readings such as The Tigers with Sparky Anderson at the helm destroying the league ....

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            @atenears said:

            Don Rogers was right also. I saved a cool newspaper from that day. My picture playing baseball for Mentor is larger than Rogers across the top. Many years later I was reading it and my brothers name was also listed inside for some accomplishments playing in a tournament in Florida. The back of the paper has a big article about the Cold War having an affect on the Olympics (which made me feel old), but throughout is very interesting readings such as The Tigers with Sparky Anderson at the helm destroying the league ....

            The information I have is that Rogers is not right.

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              I think I aced the Gippers test and he's pouting. C'mon Gipper, I don't want to have to grade my own paper.

              Oh shit, was Belichick on that coaching list? ... I gotta look that one up.

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                Did you try to throw me off? Otto was credited with five Pro Bowls.

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                @atenears said:

                Did you try to throw me off? Otto was credited with five Pro Bowls.

                No, Otto played in 5....which last time I noticed is less than 6. Remember I said that AAFC years didn't count for Pro Bowls. It was my attempt to steer you away from the members of the early dynasty Browns.

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                  Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                  Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                  Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                  These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                  who are they?

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                    I think I aced the Gippers test and he's pouting. C'mon Gipper, I don't want to have to grade my own paper.

                    Oh shit, was Belichick on that coaching list? ... I gotta look that one up.

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                    @atenears said:

                    I think I aced the Gippers test and he's pouting. C'mon Gipper, I don't want to have to grade my own paper.

                    Oh shit, was Belichick on that coaching list? ... I gotta look that one up.

                    No, you did ace it. And I do give you credit. Next time I see you I will owe you beer money....or at least a beer.

                    (but it won't be this week, sorry)

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                      @atenears said:

                      1. What player played the most seasons with the Cleveland Browns? That's easy, I drive down the street named after him everyday, coach in a ball park named after him, and our youth football program is named for him here. In fact, I even tailgated at his funneral. That would be Lou the toe Groza.

                      Correctamundo!!

                      2. Of the persons who are among the Top 20 in all time Career Coaching victories, name the ones that at one time were players for the Cleveland Browns. Noll, Cowher, Shula.

                      Correct again...on a roll!

                      3. Of the persons who are among the Top 20 in all time Career Coaching victories, name the ones that at one time were the head coach or GM/President of the Cleveland Browns. Paul Brown, Holmgren

                      These two are right, but there are more (remember it say GM/Pres OR HC)

                      4. Which team or teams have defeated the Browns the most times in postseason play? I'll go with the Detroit Lions from back in the 50's

                      That is half a right answer. There is another.

                      5. What is the name of the team that the Browns have defeated the most times in postseason play? Buffalo Bills

                      That is correct!! Two of those Buffalo Bills teams were from the AAFC.

                      6. Jim Brown and Lou Groza have made the most Pro Bowls as players for the Browns with 9 each. There are 3 players who are next on the list with 6 Pro Bowls each. Name those 3 players. (Hint: Otto Graham is not one and be aware that the Pro Bowl didn't apply to the AAFC years). Leroy Kelly, Hickerson & Schafrath. Michael Dean, Greg Pruitt & Matthews went to at least four each, Golic, Newsome & Hanford Dixon went to 3 in my day ...

                      Correct again! Kelly, Hickerson and Shafrath

                      7. In 1980 a Browns player was selected to the First Team All Pro team by the Associated Press. However, that player was NOT selected to play in the Pro Bowl. Who was that player? Alzado, as I don't think he ever went to the Pro Bowl as a Brown, but was nationally honored.

                      Right again!

                      8. Who holds the Browns record for most rushing yards in a game? Didn't Jerome Harrison do that last season?

                      Yes!!! And it counts!

                      9. What college did Frank Ryan attend? LOL ... he is the only one I know from Rice.

                      Right. The boy is hot, hot hot.

                      10. Who holds the Browns record for most receiving yards in a season? Braylon? I think I read that somehwere in a post or in the news today

                      That is right, again.

                      11. The Browns have had 1 player named the Defensive Rookie of the Year. Who was that player? Don Rogers? I think it headlined a newspaper I saved listing me in some high school glory days.

                      OOPs No.

                      12. What significance does the U.S. Army Air Corps A-2 Flight Jacket have in Cleveland Browns history? Here is a visual hint: The pilot wearing the first A-2 Flight Jacket accidently dropped a bomb on a camel that was later used to make Art Modells favorite coat. Please tell me that you are not using the jackets 'seal brown' color of that of the Browns for this question.

                      All right. I won't tell you. But that is correct. The Browns "official color" of Seal Brown comes from the specifications of the U.S. Army Air Corps for their flight jackets. Also, FYI, the official color of Brown University in Rhode Island is also Seal Brown.

                      By my count Stan got 9 complete correct answers plus half of two more. He only completely whiffed on one question. I think he has been sandbagging us on his copius knowledge of trivial matters

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                      @the-gipper said:

                      By my count Stan got 9 complete correct answers plus half of two more. He only completely whiffed on one question. I think he has been sandbagging us on his copius knowledge of trivial matters

                      Does my Belichick add-on complete that answer?

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                        ATENEARSA ATENEARS wrote on last edited by
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                        Wait ... Don Rogers was correct, right?

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                          Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                          Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                          Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                          These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                          who are they?

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                          @atenears said:

                          Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                          Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                          Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                          These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                          who are they?

                          Here is a start:

                          Ted Williams fought in both WWII and Korea

                          Bob Feller

                          Nile Kinnick died in WWII

                          Rocky Bleier Vietnam

                          Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan

                          Abner Doubleday?? credited with inventing baseball, was a Civil War General.

                          Roger Staubach

                          David Robinson

                          Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard

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                            I was kidding about the 'Seal Brown' ... lmao, that was the correct answer? I thought maybe the jacket had something to do with the Brown bomber and the official 'browns' name or something.

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                              @the-gipper said:

                              By my count Stan got 9 complete correct answers plus half of two more. He only completely whiffed on one question. I think he has been sandbagging us on his copius knowledge of trivial matters

                              Does my Belichick add-on complete that answer?

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                              @atenears said:

                              Does my Belichick add-on complete that answer?

                              Actually no, there is one more (see the gleam)

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                                I have a feeling that we are missing a coach in the Shula, Cowher, Noll list ...

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                                @atenears said:

                                I have a feeling that we are missing a coach in the Shula, Cowher, Noll list ...

                                No, you got that list all right.

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                                  @atenears said:

                                  Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                                  Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                                  Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                                  These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                                  who are they?

                                  Here is a start:

                                  Ted Williams fought in both WWII and Korea

                                  Bob Feller

                                  Nile Kinnick died in WWII

                                  Rocky Bleier Vietnam

                                  Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan

                                  Abner Doubleday?? credited with inventing baseball, was a Civil War General.

                                  Roger Staubach

                                  David Robinson

                                  Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard

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                                  @the-gipper said:

                                  Here is a start:

                                  Ted Williams fought in both WWII and Korea

                                  Bob Feller

                                  Nile Kinnick died in WWII

                                  Rocky Bleier Vietnam

                                  Pat Tillman died in Afghanistan

                                  Abner Doubleday?? credited with inventing baseball, was a Civil War General.

                                  Roger Staubach

                                  David Robinson

                                  Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard

                                  I read the headline, but not the article, so I'll try to add. Tillman Jerseys were pictured with the article though.

                                  DiMaggio had his career interupted I believe

                                  Joe Louis & Rocky Marciano

                                  Ali (LOL!)

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                                    I was kidding about the 'Seal Brown' ... lmao, that was the correct answer? I thought maybe the jacket had something to do with the Brown bomber and the official 'browns' name or something.

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                                    @atenears said:

                                    I was kidding about the 'Seal Brown' ... lmao, that was the correct answer? I thought maybe the jacket had something to do with the Brown bomber and the official 'browns' name or something.

                                    No, that was the exact correct answer. What luck!

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                                      Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                                      Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                                      Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                                      These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                                      who are they?

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                                      @atenears said:

                                      Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                                      Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                                      Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                                      These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                                      who are they?

                                      Here are the answers, and some pretty good readings about these men and their service to the country:

                                      http://bleacherreport.com/articles/515000-...-history#page/1

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                                      • ATENEARSA ATENEARS

                                        Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                                        Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                                        Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                                        These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                                        who are they?

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                                        @atenears said:

                                        Hey Gipper, while researching my answers I came across a better trivia contest for the day:

                                        Name any of the 20 Top Superstar Military Veterans in Sports History!

                                        Yep, in honor of Veterans Day, let's take a look at the professional athletes who have served the United States in our armed forces.

                                        These athletes put everything on hold—their jobs, careers and families—to risk their lives for the greater good of our country.

                                        who are they?

                                        I think Joe Dimaggio also served in WWII.

                                        Otto Graham did too. After graduating from Northwestern he served a stint in the Coast Guard. He also later became HC of the Coast Guard Academy football team.

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                                          Something else on Otto: He was in the Navy Air Corps for 2 years in WWII. He in fact would have worn one of those Seal Brown Flight Jackets. Maybe he should be the one given credit for giving the team its color scheme?

                                          Also something else: Otto Graham was a neighbor of Sam Sheppard and was interviewed by the police about the events that happened the night Marilyn Sheppard was murdered.

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