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1973 Cleveland Browns season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamCleveland Browns
year1973
coachNick Skorich
ownerArt Modell
general_managerHarold Sauerbrei
stadiumCleveland Municipal Stadium
record7–5–2
division_place3rd AFC Central
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersRB Greg Pruitt
DT Jerry Sherk
CB Clarence Scott
shortnavlinkBrowns seasons

DT Jerry Sherk CB Clarence Scott The 1973 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 24th season with the National Football League. After a solid 1972 season, which included a playoff appearance, the Browns got off to a solid start, winning three of their first four games on the way to a 7-3-1 start. However, the Browns did not win another game the rest of the season and settled for third place with a 7-5-2 record.

To date, the 1973 Browns along with the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and Green Bay Packers are the last teams to record 2 ties in a single season. Overtime for regular season games was introduced the following year, and the occurrence of tie games decreased.

The team did not wear their brown jerseys for any 1973 game, preseason or regular season.

Offseason

Draft

Main article: 1973 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff / coaches

  • Owner and President – Art Modell

  • Executive Vice President/General Manager – Harold Sauerbrei

  • Head Coaches – Nick Skorich

  • Wide Receivers – Fran Polsfoot

  • Offensive line – Jerry Smith

  • Defensive Coordinator - Howard Brinker

  • Defensive Line - Dick Modzelewski

  • Secondary / Defensive Backs – Richie McCabe

  • Special Teams – Al Tabor

  • Athletic Trainer - Leo Murphy

Final roster

Preseason

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[San Francisco 49ers](1973-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 16–270–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium65,707
at [Los Angeles Rams](1973-los-angeles-rams-season)**T** 21–210–1–1Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum54,385
August 19[Cincinnati Bengals](1973-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 24–61–1–1Ohio Stadium73,421
vs. [Atlanta Falcons](1973-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 20–172–1–1Neyland Stadium40,831
[Detroit Lions](1973-detroit-lions-season)**L** 13–162–2–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium64,088
vs. [New York Giants](1973-new-york-giants-season)**L** 10–212–3–1Rubber Bowl30,751

Regular season schedule

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September 16[Baltimore Colts](1973-baltimore-colts-season)**W** 24–141–0Cleveland Municipal Stadium74,303[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197309160cle.htm)
September 23at **[Pittsburgh Steelers](1973-pittsburgh-steelers-season)****L** 6–331–1Three Rivers Stadium49,396[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197309230pit.htm)
September 30[New York Giants](1973-new-york-giants-season)**W** 12–102–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium76,065[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197309300cle.htm)
October 7**[Cincinnati Bengals](1973-cincinnati-bengals-season)****W** 17–103–1Cleveland Browns Stadium70,805[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197310070cle.htm)
[Miami Dolphins](1973-miami-dolphins-season)**L** 9–173–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium72,070[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197310150cle.htm)
October 21**[Houston Oilers](1973-houston-oilers-season)****W** 42–134–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium61,146[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197310210cle.htm)
October 28[San Diego Chargers](1973-san-diego-chargers-season)**T** 16–164–2–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium68,244[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197310280cle.htm)
November 4at [Minnesota Vikings](1973-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 3–264–3–1Metropolitan Stadium45,590[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197311040min.htm)
November 11at **[Houston Oilers](1973-houston-oilers-season)****W** 23–135–3–1Houston Astrodome37,230[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197311110oti.htm)
November 18at [Oakland Raiders](1973-oakland-raiders-season)**W** 7–36–3–1Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum47,398[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197311180rai.htm)
November 25**[Pittsburgh Steelers](1973-pittsburgh-steelers-season)****W** 21–167–3–1Cleveland Municipal Stadium67,773[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197311250cle.htm)
December 2at [Kansas City Chiefs](1973-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**T** 20–207–3–2Arrowhead Stadium70,296[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197312020kan.htm)
December 9at **[Cincinnati Bengals](1973-cincinnati-bengals-season)****L** 17–347–4–2Riverfront Stadium58,266[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197312090cin.htm)
December 16at [Los Angeles Rams](1973-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 17–307–5–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum73,948[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197312160ram.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Season summary

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

Standings

References

References

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  2. "1973 NFL Draft Listing – Pro-Football-Reference.com".
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