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American Football Biography

Otto Graham

“Otto”

American · Waukegan, USA · Born 6 December 1921

Quarterback
2003
died

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The most consistently winning quarterback in pro football history — Otto Graham led Cleveland to a championship game in each of his ten professional seasons, winning seven of them.

Otto Graham was born in Waukegan, Illinois in 1921. He played for the Cleveland Browns from 1946 to 1955, appearing in 10 consecutive championship games and winning seven across the AAFC and NFL — the most sustained championship dominance of any quarterback in professional football history. He was named All-Pro nine times and won three NFL MVP awards. He averaged 17.1 yards per completion across his career and retired as the highest-rated passer in professional football history at the time. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.

Best Known For

AAFC Champion 4x

He appeared in the championship game in all ten of his professional seasons — the most sustained winning record any quarterback has achieved.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • AAFC Champion 4x
  • NFL Champion 3x
  • 3x AAFC MVP
  • 10 championship appearances in 10 seasons
Career Journey

Timeline

1921 👶 Born in Waukegan, USA
1956 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Cleveland Browns
🏟️ Chicago Cardinals
🏆 AAFC Champion 4x
🏆 NFL Champion 3x
🏆 3x AAFC MVP
🏆 10 championship appearances in 10 seasons
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Otto Graham

Otto Graham was born in 1921.

Otto Graham is American.

Otto Graham played as a Quarterback.

Career Timeline — Otto Graham
1921
Born in Waukegan, USA
1956
Retired from professional sport
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Cardinals
Chicago Cardinals
AAFC Champion 4x
NFL Champion 3x
3x AAFC MVP
10 championship appearances in 10 seasons