When Art Modell acquired the Cleveland Browns in 1961, he was ecstatic that his new purchase included whom he considered the best head coach in the NFL: Paul Brown ... just two years, the tension ...

"This partnership is an excellent way to honor the legacy of Paul Brown, a legacy that has united the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami University for years," said Miami President Gregory Crawford.

The AAFC existed from 1946-49 with Paul Brown's Cleveland team winning the title in each of those years. The Browns, San Francisco 49ers and original Baltimore Colts then joined the NFL in 1950.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The All-American Football Conference disbanded after the 1949 season. Now, 76 years later, the league Paul Brown's Cleveland Browns dominated will finally gain the recognition it ...

The All-American Football Conference disbanded after the 1949 season. Now, 76 years later, the league Paul Brown's Cleveland Browns dominated will finally gain the recognition it earned from the ...