The NFL began an NFC and AFC in the 1970 season. The three NFL teams that 'moved' to the AFC were the Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns. AFC East: Baltimore Colts Miami Dolphins New York Jets Buffalo Bills Boston Patriots AFC Central: Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Oilers AFC West: Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos
The Browns' last NFL championship was in 1964 when they defeated the Baltimore Colts in the title game 27-0.
the raiders have played in the AFC championship game 8 times!
Green Bay, being in the NFC, has never appeared in an AFC championship game.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have played in 15 AFC championship games. That is the most in NFL history.
They played the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game.
The AFC Championship game for the 1986-1987 season went into overtime. IN that game, the Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, 23-20 for the win.
Frank Minnifield has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1989 AFC Championship Game" in 1990.
Clay Matthews has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Linebacker in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Linebacker in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Clayrock in "Masters of the Gridiron" in 1985. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Linebacker in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Linebacker in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Linebacker in "1989 AFC Championship Game" in 1990.
Kevin Mack has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Fullback in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Fullback in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Running Back in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Fullback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played himself in "1982 Orange Bowl" in 1982. Played Mackmaulus in "Masters of the Gridiron" in 1985. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Fullback in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Fullback in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Running Back in "1989 AFC Championship Game" in 1990.
Mike Baab has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Center in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Center in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Baabarian in "Masters of the Gridiron" in 1985. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Center in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Center in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988.
Ozzie Newsome has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Tight End in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Tight End in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played The Magical Wizard in "Masters of the Gridiron" in 1985. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Tight End in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Tight End in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Tight End in "1989 AFC Championship Game" in 1990. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999.
Gerald McNeil has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Houston Oilers Wide Receiver in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver in "1989 AFC Championship Game" in 1990.
Jeremiah Castille
They made it to the AFC Championship three times, they lost all three. Before the Super Bowl began the Browns won the NFL Championship four times.
Hanford Dixon has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Defensive Back in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - 22nd Overall Pick in "1981 NFL Draft" in 1981. Played Dixonus in "Masters of the Gridiron" in 1985. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Cornerback in "1989 AFC Championship Game" in 1990. Played himself in "Local Hauntings" in 2015.
Dave Puzzuoli has: Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Nose Tackle in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Nose Tackle in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Puzzmong in "Masters of the Gridiron" in 1985. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Nose Tackle in "1986 AFC Championship Game" in 1987. Played Himself - Cleveland Browns Nose Tackle in "1987 AFC Championship Game" in 1988.