Cleveland Browns Career: (AAFC, 1946-49; NFL, 1950-59, 61-67)

Bio
Born in January 25, 1924 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Received his degree from Ohio State. After starring at Ohio State, Groza was a starting offensive tackle for the Paul Brown-coached Cleveland teams that dominated the All-American Football Conference during the late 1940s and the NFL in the '50s.

6-time All-Pro; played in 13 championship games for Cleveland from 1946-67; kicked winning field goal in 1950 NFL title game; 1,608 career points (1,349 in NFL).

Groza was the last of the "original" Browns to retire, and was the regular offensive tackle from 1947-59. Groza suffered a back injury, which forced him to miss the 1960 season He was a kicking specialist from 1961-67.

An All-NFL tackle six times and NFL Player of the Year in 1954, Groza played in nine Pro Bowls. His last-second field goal won the 1950 NFL title game. Groza scored 1,608 points in 21 years. He played in four AAFC and nine NFL title games. Groza owns the Browns team record for most seasons played and the most career points. He also has the record for 107 consecutive games in which he scored a point. He has the most career extra points (640) and the most field goals (233) in team history. Groza's No. 76 uniform was retired by the Browns. He also wore No. 46 during his career.

Lou Groza was born on Jan. 25, 1924 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He died on Nov. 29, 2000 at the age of 76.

Honors:
13 championship games
9 Pro Bowls
6 times All-NFL Offensive Tackle
Sporting News MVP in 1954
3rd leading scorer in NFL History
10 NFL records and 24 Browns records at his retirement
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974