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- Full name: Otto Everett Graham Jr.
- Born: December 6, 1921
- Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois
- Served in the U.S. Coast Guard
- In college played basketball, football and baseball
- When entering the NFL he played tailback and later made into a quarterback
- Five Pro Bowl appearances
- 1953: After receiving a jaw injury, began working on a prototype of what would become the face mask
- Selected for the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Selected for the NFL's All-Decade Team
- Date of Death: December 17, 2003
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Retired NFL quarterback and coach Otto Graham played 10 seasons with the Cleveland Browns and coached three seasons with the Washington Redskins. Graham passed away on December 17, 2003.
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Career Highlights
He was selected as the NFL MVP three times and earned five Pro Bowl selections as a player. Graham also played a single season of professional basketball for the Rochester Royals in the National Basketball League, winning the 1964-65 championship. His #14 jersey has been retired by the Browns and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965. -
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Where is Lauren Helen Graham? 1 AnswerHi there...well, having considerable trouble understanding the context of your question, but Lauren Graham the actress reportedly still lives in the West Hollyw... read more -
Does Paul Graham, of YCombinator, have a Twitter account?There is a YCombinator Twitter account you could join and possibly get updates from Paul Graham. read more
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Is Marie Douglas-David the sister of the Dutchess of Marlborough 1 AnswerSaray Jennings, the Duchess of Marlborough only had one sister, Frances. read more
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Otto Graham Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Cleveland Browns
- databaseFootball.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 196 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1946
Otto Graham Timeline
- December 6, 1921: Born
- 1944: Plays in college for Northwestern University
- 1944: Is drafted by the NFL's Detroit Lions, but was obligated to serve in the United States Navy
- 1945: Plays one season of professional basketball with Rochester Royals
- 1946: Signs with the Cleveland Browns
- 1947-1948: Wins the league's Most Valuable Player award
- 1950: Plays in first Pro Bowl appearance
- 1951: Resigns with the Browns, making him the highest paid NFL player
- 1953: Is given NFL's MVP Award
- 1955: Retires from the NFL
- 1958: Serves as head coach of the College All-Stars team
- 1959-1965: Becomes head coach for the Coast Guard Academy football team
- 1965: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 1966-1968: Coaches for the Washington Redskins
- 1999: Is named number 7 on The Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Football Players
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HOF Spotlight: Otto Graham « First and Goal http://cli.gs/GhgPa
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@onekainen I know that Otto Graham coached the Skins. But I've never heard of his UMD connection.
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@Ourand_SBJ re: Friedgen<<I had a feeling. I was at Maryland during the Otto Graham experiment. MD's program has come a long way since.
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The zombie-looking Jouran is gone, but can the Bills improve their woeful offense? More woeful: The Browns should dig up Otto Graham.
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Y.A. Tittle calls Sammy Baugh "the best passer, " Otto Graham "the most effective quarterback, " Jim Brown "the... http://fb.me/3C8mhwn
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