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History: How the AAFC Panthers became the Browns became the NFL Champion Browns

The Cleveland Browns have captured eight pro football championships. This ranks as tied for third-most with the New York Football Giants behind the Green Bay Packers (13) and the Chicago Bears (9).

At one time, Cleveland won five titles in a row which tied with the Edmonton Eskimos for second place among professional football teams. Only the Kansas Koyotes indoor pro football franchise has won more with six consecutive titles. The Browns’ franchise also played 10 championship games in a row, winning seven. The consecutive title game appearances are a record.

But the Browns’ pro football history begins in 1945.