During the 1980s, the Cleveland Browns boasted some of the franchise’s better squads.
The 1980 team went 11-5-0, won the AFC Central then lost in the playoffs. The strike-shortened year of 1982 became another playoff year with a loss in the first-round.
But 1985 through 1989 were special years as a Browns’ fan: four division titles, three playoff wins, three trips to the AFC Championship Game, plus an 8-2 record against both division foes Pittsburgh and Houston.
But every silver lining has its touch of gray. Or in the case of the Browns - charcoal gray.