Brown began his career at the high school level, where he was a successful coach at Massillon Washington High School in Ohio. He then moved on to the college level, coaching at Ohio State University and the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. In 1946, he was hired as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference.
Brown was known for his innovative approach to the game, introducing the use of film study and the face mask, as well as the use of the "taxi squad" to develop players. He also created the playbook and the modern passing game. His teams won seven championships in the AAFC and the NFL, making him one of the most successful coaches in the history of the game.
Brown was also known for his commitment to excellence and his ability to develop players. He was a mentor to many of the game's greatest players, including Jim Brown, Otto Graham, and Lou Groza. He was also a leader in the integration of the game, signing the first African-American player in the NFL in 1946.
Paul Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in the history of the game. His influence on the game is still felt today, and he is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the history of American football.
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