Patriots' Brady is ascending mountain Feb 2, 2008
Associated Press A fourth Super Bowl win would help cement reputation of Patriots field general Tom Brady. PHOENIX So Tom Brady isn't the greatest quarterback of all time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Klancnik: Best quarterbacks by jersey number Jan 30, 2008
Otto Graham -- He helped the fledgling Browns become feared and also won a title in professional basketball for the Rochester Royals. Now that's a two-sport star. (ESPN -- Football News)
Face it, Belichick knows how to coach Jan 30, 2008
But Brown had Otto Graham. Lombardi had Bart Starr. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The rating game Jan 29, 2008
There's a tightly wound circle of quarterbacks in Otto Graham, John Unitas and Joe Montana. But then the discussion includes Roger Staubach and Terry Bradshaw. (CBS News)
Pats remind Lavelli of '48 Browns Jan 28, 2008
Quarterback Otto Graham, another Browns Hall of Famer, played in 10 championship games in his 10-year career from 1946-55 four in the AAFC, six in the NFL and won seven. "Talk about unbreakable records," Horrigan says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Yanks' new Boss will be patient for awhile Jan 27, 2008
His health appeared to deteriorate after he collapsed in December 2003 during a memorial service for football great Otto Graham in Sarasota, Fla. and again in October 2006 while watching his granddaughter perform in a play at Chapel Hill, N.C.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brady could be best ever Jan 27, 2008
From the days of Otto Graham and Bobby Layne through John Unitas, Bart Starr, Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, John Elway and Brett Favre, point and counterpoint cases can be made for numerous candidates. Sonny Jurgensen was a peerless marksman. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Greetham: The Case to Keep DA Jan 21, 2008
Thats a better season than Hall of Famer Otto Graham ever had. Better than Frank Ryan, Bernie Kosar and all the other Browns quarterbacks. (BerniesInsiders.com)
The Case for Dirt Jan 19, 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Football. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL football on the Scout. (SteelCitySports.com)
Over the Ball: ‘48 Browns forgotten among unblemished Jan 4, 2008
Behind the incomparable passing of Otto Graham, the uncoverable receiving of Dante Lavelli, and the unstoppable rushes of monster fullback Marion Motley-all three of whom are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame-the Browns were, simply, the best team in either league, as they clearly showed in head-to-head competition after the two leagues merged. Speaking of the American Football League of the 60s, which fielded the great early Houston Oilers title teams along with the New York Jets of Joe Namath,... (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
For record, Belichick remains unflappable Dec 28, 2007
Not only is he familiar with it, he probably knows what Otto Graham had for breakfast the day Cleveland crushed the Buffalo Bills (49-7) in the championship game. But that's it. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Brady the best ever? Dec 27, 2007
Whether the greatest quarterback of all up to this point was Joe Montana or Dan Marino or John Elway or Johnny Unitas or Otto Graham was really up to you. Or me. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Morning Kickoff Dec 24, 2007
From 1D: On this date in 1950, Cleveland's Otto Graham threw four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicked a 16-yard field goal with 28 seconds left to give the Browns a 30-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL title in their first year in the league. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ratterman, star quarterback and anti-corruption sheriff, dies Nov 12, 2007
He was later a backup to the Cleveland Browns' Otto Graham, retiring after a knee injury in the 1956 season. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Browns Rebound Nov 8, 2007
" The Browns have the fourth-ranked offense in the NFL in yards and points and are on pace to set franchise highs in both. That's not bad for a franchise that stormed through the NFL in the 1950s under coach Paul Brown and with Otto Graham at quarterback, or even their later playoff seasons under quarterbacks Brian Sipe and Bernie Kosar. This offense, under first-year coordinator Rob Chudzinski, has Derek Anderson as its quarterback. He was Baltimore's sixth-round draft choice in 2005. The... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
George Ratterman, 80, quarterback for Browns, Notre Dame Nov 5, 2007
In 1956, he succeeded Otto Graham as the Browns' starting quarterback. A knee injury after four games as the starter ended his football career. (Boston Globe)
Comparing Apples to Oranges Nov 3, 2007
To maintain rating integrity, I don't feel comfortable enough to insert Otto Graham, Norm Van Brocklin, Bobby Layne, Sid Luckman or Sammy Baugh to this list. All were highly accomplished and did some wonderful things. (BearReport.com)
Questions worth running up the flagpole Nov 2, 2007
C. Coach Otto Graham and linebacker Sam Huff - beloved Hall of Famers, both of them - who were involved in the decision to kick a field goal with seconds left to give their Redskins much-needed breathing room over the New York Giants, 72-41. OK, then, why didn't he exercise great sportsmanship like. (Boston Globe)
Faceoff: Showdown's surprise impact zones? Ranking QBs, rivalry? Nov 1, 2007
Johnny Unitas is another great and Otto Graham won a lot of titles. I'd say Manning is a top five quarterback while Brady is right behind. (CBS News)
Arians quiets play-calling criticisms Oct 29, 2007
"The best quote I ever heard is something [Hall of Famer] Otto Graham once said when I was in Cleveland and they brought him in to talk to [quarterbacks] Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb. 'Guys, I never threw a bad pass in my life. Even the ones that were intercepted would have hit my guy right in the chest.' "That's always stuck with me. That's why I don't second-guess myself. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sunday's Goal : Win on the Road Oct 26, 2007
--The last game Otto Graham played was the 1955 NFL Championship Game vs. the Rams. He ran for two touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes in a 38-14 victory. (BerniesInsiders.com)
The Eagles have to protect Donovan McNabb, Shawne Merriman's woes and more. Oct 6, 2007
Since you ranked Otto Graham so high as a QB, why did John Sample kill him in his book, Confessions of a Dirty Ballplayer, which I just finished reading. And how accurate is his portrayal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Experts: Favre's all-time ranking Sep 28, 2007
He made coaches and fans scream, "No, no, no, no Quite a few quarterbacks have put up incredible numbers and/or won championships. Favre did that, too, but he became an icon for the other things. He's up there with Unitas, Montana and Elway. -- Mike Sando Pasquarelli: No. 5 sounds about right It's always hard to quantify quarterbacks because of the different eras in which they played, and the way the game has evolved. Could a quarterback such as Otto Graham or Sid Luckman have been successful in... (ESPN -- Football News)
From the PG Archives: Sidelights on Sports Sep 24, 2007
Mathews set up four touchdowns -- more points than any Steeler player had ever scored -- while Finks, playing with a special mask, passed and ran the team in such brilliant fashion that he even outshone the best of them all -- Otto Graham. Ironically, this was the same Finks and the same Mathews and the same Steeler team who were all but booed out of the league a short month ago because of poor play in exhibition games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Browns' shootout win a stunner, but no fluke Sep 18, 2007
The Bengals surrendered five TD passes to Derek Anderson, who for one day was Otto Graham, Frank Ryan, Brian Sipe and Bernie Kosar. Or at least one of them. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
It's easy for 49ers to fly under the radar this week Sep 16, 2007
Brady Quinn went from Internet ottoman to the next Otto Graham. Charlie Frye went from being the former Brady Quinn to being traded for a lovely roasting chicken. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Vinny: Just the Way that it Is Sep 6, 2007
These Iron Men: Otto Graham, Marion Motley, Jim Brown, Gene Hickerson, Dante Lavelli, the names go on for an eternity - this is Cleveland Browns football. Believe me, we could list the great men and players from the past could through this entire column and that we would still not show the respect and admiration fans from those great days had for their Cleveland Browns. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Singletary takes over - briefly Aug 10, 2007
Nevertheless, the players he addressed believe it is only a matter of time before Singletary is an NFL head coach, joining the likes of Sammy Baugh, Raymond Berry, Mike Ditka, Otto Graham, Forrest Gregg, Schmidt, Art Shell, Bart Starr, Norm Van Brocklin and Bob Waterfield. "I see him one day fitting into the role of a Tony Dungy mixed with Jon Gruden," defensive end Marques Douglas said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Helyar: Steinbrenner succession a family matter Jul 4, 2007
In 2003, Steinbrenner fainted at the funeral of his friend Otto Graham, the football legend. Last August, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Yankee Stadium, Steinbrenner spoke only briefly. (ESPN -- Baseball)
More of this story Jun 29, 2007
It was about Bob Feller and Otto Graham playing in Cleveland Municipal Stadium. I m sure there will be other superstar players at Jacobs Field, but the magic of these memories at the old stadium will remain with me forever. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
GENERAL RELEASES Apr 29, 2007
- Anderson Hall Photo Gallery - NU Announces Hilton Garden Inn Athlete of the Week - WNUR Will Host Football Preview Show Sunday Night - Murphy's Mark: Fall Sports Season Almost Here - Anderson Hall Photo Gallery - Events Listed By Sport - Events Listed By Month - NU Graduate Student Ticket Policies for 2004-05 - Murphy's Mark: NU Set to Unveil Otto Graham Ring of Honor on Sept. 11 - Noreen Morris Named New SWA and Associate Athletic Director - NU Undergraduate Student Ticket Policies for... (Nusports.com)
Dazed Quinn sent home Apr 29, 2007
Cleveland, 4-12 last season, then dramatically traded up from the second round to take a player it hopes is the next Otto Graham, NOT the next Tim Couch. Couch was the first overall pick in 1999 for an expansion team that replaced the original Browns, who defected to Baltimore in 1996. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Passan: The Peterson Imperative Apr 26, 2007
Just like in 1957, when the Browns desperately sought a successor to the great Otto Graham, who retired after the 1955 season. Coach and General Manager Paul Brown targeted quarterback Len Dawson. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Yankees' Lineup on Field May Be More Important Than Depth in Owners' Box Apr 2, 2007
In 2003, he fainted at a memorial service for former National Football League quarterback Otto Graham. Rubenstein said Steinbrenner's health now is ``robust,'' though he needs help on stairs because of a bad knee. (Bloomberg -- US)
They gambled on a coach Feb 15, 2007
Otto Graham, 7-7 (1966); Joe Gibbs, 8-8 (1981). Norv Turner, 3-13 (1994). (USA Today -- Sports)
Finally! Hickerson in the Hall of Fame Feb 6, 2007
He joins head coach Paul Brown, running backs Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly, Marion Motley and Bobby Mitchell, offensive guard Joe DeLamielleure, defensive end Len Ford, center Frank Gatski, quarterback Otto Graham, place kicker/offensive tackle Lou Groza, wide receivers Dante Lavelli and Paul Warfield, offensive tackle Mike McCormack, tight end Ozzie Newsome and middle guard Bill Willis. With 16 members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Browns currently have the fifth-most representatives in the... (BerniesInsiders.com)
PERLOFF: Peyton's place in history Feb 5, 2007
Marino, Otto Graham, Sammy Baugh and Terry Bradshaw aren't far behind and Tom Brady will soon be on the list. Manning's numbers are in a different league then Unitas's and Montana's -- it's a different era -- but Manning may never match those legends' postseason success. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rain Manning: Feb 5, 2007
So do Otto Graham, Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Brett Favre, and Tom Brady. too, but that's another story. (Slate)
Too many comparisons wasted on the young Feb 3, 2007
Hell, the real old-timers might put the likes of Bobby Layne and Otto Graham ahead of him. Now we come to Sports Illustrated, an outlet that really should know better, claiming in a sub-headline to its Harrison piece that the Colts' star is "arguably the best receiver in NFL history.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cow Patties from Cbus: Martial Law Edition Feb 1, 2007
They became family friends, and young Jim, in his Otto Graham jersey, used to sit on Paul Browns lap and pepper him with coaching questions. Paul Brown confided to Lee Tressel that,Its good to know the Browns will be in good hands long after Im gone. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Graham's Browns dynasty of different color Jan 21, 2007
By winning seven titles in 10 years, Otto Graham and the Cleveland Browns of the 1940s and '50s are hard to beat ... That was a remarkable team led by a legendary coach, Paul Brown, and directed by the greatest winning quarterback in the game's history, Otto Graham ... But forget about the Browns of Otto Graham's day. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Still waiting for a classic Jan 18, 2007
You had Otto Graham vs. the two-headed Bob Waterfield/Norm Van Brocklin monster in '50 and '51, Graham vs. Bobby Layne from '52 to '54, Graham vs. Van Brocklin again in '55. The decade before, you had Sammy Baugh squaring off for the championship against Sid Luckman three times ('40, '42, '43) and against Waterfield once ('45) -- all in the space of six years. (Washington Times, DC)
Belichick-Brady in legendary company Jan 16, 2007
I would have had Paul Brown and Otto Graham over Landry and Staubach as well ... 1) Otto Graham and Paul Brown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
MYERS: Favre, make your call sooner than later Jan 15, 2007
local, I never said Otto Graham wasn't good (again, putting words in other peoples mouths to try to take advantage), but I did think it was interesting that YOUR list, local, was identical to one PUBLISHED in 1997 of the top 100 players: kind of an old list that you plagerized obsurder ... Otto Graham- see Local Observer for details ... He's kind of S-L-O-W. Remember how HE doesn't think OTTO GRAHAM was any good. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
more » Jan 13, 2007
The Most Valuable Player was Otto Graham, quarterback for the Browns. The 2007 Pro Bowl will be on the Saturday following Super Bowl XLI.. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Westwater takes big swing at condo market Jan 8, 2007
It was designed by Roy Albert Anderson and hosts the annual Otto Graham Sports Legends Classic. As part of the Legends project, the golf course has been extensively renovated, including the new two-story clubhouse that also houses the restaurant, bar and private function operations. (Herald-Tribune)
