Browns D i c k Modzelewski Dead At 87
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D-i-c-k was "Little Mo"... right?
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On March 4, 1964, Modzelewski was traded to the Browns, in exchange for wide receiver Bobby Crespino. Originally expected to be a supplement to starting defensive tackles Jim Kanicki and Frank Parker, Modzelewski was rushed into the lineup following an injury to Parker in the season opener on September 13.
Over the course of the season, Modzelewski's veteran leadership helped lead the Browns to their first Eastern Conference title in seven years. In the NFL Championship game on December 27, he joined an aggressive defense in completely shutting down the Baltimore Colts offense, giving the Browns a 27-0 shutout victory.
In his final two years as a player, the Browns again reached the title game in 1965, but fell short the following year. During his final campaign, Modzelewski was joined by another brother, Gene, who played one season before fulfilling a military commitment.
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It's too bad that we can't say my name anymore, as Dìck is the perfect name for me.
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First Jim Houston, now Might Mo from that 1964 team....in just the last month or so. Hopefully the likes of Jim Brown, Frank Ryan, Leroy Kelly, Gary Collins, Ernie Green, Paul Warfield. I know we already lost Groza and Hickerson also. Anyone else from this group gone?
Starters
Pos Player Age Yrs GS Summary of Player Stats Drafted (tm/rnd/yr) Offensive Starters QB Frank Ryan* 28 6 14 174 for 334, 2,404 yards, 25 td, 19 int, & 37 rushes for 217 yards and 1 td Los Angeles Rams / 5th / 55th pick / 1958 HB Ernie Green 26 2 14 109 rushes for 491 yards, 6 td, & 25 catches for 283 yards and 4 td Green Bay Packers / 14th / 196th pick / 1962 FB Jim Brown*+ 28 7 14 280 rushes for 1,446 yards, 7 td, & 36 catches for 340 yards and 2 td Cleveland Browns / 1st / 6th pick / 1957 FL Gary Collins 24 2 14 35 catches for 544 yards, 8 td Cleveland Browns / 1st / 4th pick / 1962, Boston Patriots / 1st / 6th pick / 1962 SE Paul Warfield* 22 Rook 14 52 catches for 920 yards, 9 td Cleveland Browns / 1st / 11th pick / 1964, Buffalo Bills / 4th / 28th pick / 1964 TE Johnny Brewer 27 3 14 25 catches for 338 yards, 3 td Cleveland Browns / 4th / 41st pick / 1960 LT finger Schafrath*+ 27 5 14 Cleveland Browns / 2nd / 23rd pick / 1959 LG John Wooten 28 5 14 Cleveland Browns / 5th / 53rd pick / 1959 C John Morrow 31 8 14 1 fumble recovered Los Angeles Rams / 28th / 336th pick / 1956 RG Gene Hickerson 29 6 12 1 fumble recovered Cleveland Browns / 7th / 78th pick / 1957 RT Monte Clark 27 5 7 San Francisco 49ers / 4th / 41st pick / 1959 Defensive Starters LDE Paul Wiggin 30 7 14 0 interceptions, 3 fumbles recovered Cleveland Browns / 6th / 73rd pick / 1956 LDT finger Modzelewski* 33 11 12 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered Washington Redskins / 2nd / 16th pick / 1953 RDT Jim Kanicki 23 1 9 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered Cleveland Browns / 2nd / 23rd pick / 1963, Buffalo Bills / 7th / 52nd pick / 1963 RDE Bill Glass* 29 6 14 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered Detroit Lions / 1st / 12th pick / 1957 LLB Jim Houston* 27 4 13 2 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered Cleveland Browns / 1st / 8th pick / 1960 MLB Vince Costello 32 7 14 2 interceptions, 4 fumbles recovered RLB Galen Fiss 33 8 10 1 interception, 1 fumble recovered Cleveland Browns / 13th / 156th pick / 1953 LCB Bernie Parrish 28 5 14 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered Cleveland Browns / 9th / 108th pick / 1958 RCB Walter Beach 29 4 14 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered New York Giants / 15th / 180th pick / 1960 LS Larry Benz 23 1 13 4 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered RS Bobby Franklin 28 4 8 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered Cleveland Browns / 11th / 127th pick / 1960 Special Teams Starters K Lou Groza 40 18 22 of 33 field goals & 49 of 49 extra points P Gary Collins 24 2 14 48 punts for a 42.0 average, 0 blocked Cleveland Browns / 1st / 4th pick / 1962, Boston Patriots / 1st / 6th pick / 1962 PR Walter Roberts 22 Rook 10 punt returns for a 13.2 average and 0 td KR Walter Roberts 22 Rook 24 kick returns for a 27.5 average and 0 td -
Cleveland Browns[edit]
On March 4, 1964, Modzelewski was traded to the Browns, in exchange for wide receiver Bobby Crespino. Originally expected to be a supplement to starting defensive tackles Jim Kanicki and Frank Parker, Modzelewski was rushed into the lineup following an injury to Parker in the season opener on September 13.
Over the course of the season, Modzelewski's veteran leadership helped lead the Browns to their first Eastern Conference title in seven years. In the NFL Championship game on December 27, he joined an aggressive defense in completely shutting down the Baltimore Colts offense, giving the Browns a 27-0 shutout victory.
In his final two years as a player, the Browns again reached the title game in 1965, but fell short the following year. During his final campaign, Modzelewski was joined by another brother, Gene, who played one season before fulfilling a military commitment.
Zombo said:
Cleveland Browns[edit]
On March 4, 1964, Modzelewski was traded to the Browns, in exchange for wide receiver Bobby Crespino. Originally expected to be a supplement to starting defensive tackles Jim Kanicki and Frank Parker,
No wonder Parker was injured. When you click the link...
Frank Andrew Parker (born Franciszek Andrzej Pajkowski, January 31, 1916 – July 24, 1997), was a World No. 1 American male tennis player of Polish immigrant parents who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. He won four Grand Slam singles titles as well as three doubles titles. He was coached by Mercer Beasley.
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