1960 Cleveland Browns season
The 1960 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 11th season with the National Football League. The 1960 Browns compiled an 8–3–1 record, and finished second in the NFL's Eastern Conference, behind the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles. As runner-up, the Browns qualified for the inaugural third place Playoff Bowl in Miami, but lost 17–16 to the Detroit Lions on January 7.Regular season
Schedule
- A bye week was necessary in, as the league expanded to an odd-number of teams ; one team was idle each week.
Game summaries
Week 1
Standings
Roster
Postseason
Round | Date | Opponent | Result | Venue | Attendance |
Playoff Bowl | January 7, 1961 | Detroit Lions | L 17–16 | Orange Bowl | 34,981 |
Awards and records
Roster
Staff/Coaches