Otto Graham Hall of Fame NFL

Otto Graham was one of the most dominant quarterbacks in pro football history, leading his teams to championship games in all ten seasons he played. From 1946 to 1955, Graham starred for the Cleveland Browns in both the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the NFL, winning seven titles overall.

Known for his pinpoint passing, mobility, and leadership, Graham was the engine behind Paul Brown’s innovative offense. He finished his career with a staggering .810 winning percentage—the highest for any quarterback with 50+ starts. Graham was a three-time NFL MVP and led the league in passing multiple times. Equally dangerous as a rusher, he added a physical dimension to the quarterback position.

His impact extended beyond numbers—he set the gold standard for winning and efficiency. Otto Graham was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965, a fitting tribute to one of the greatest winners the game has ever seen.

Graham's Awards and Honors

• 3× NFL champion (1950, 1954, 1955)
• 3× NFL Most Valuable Player (1951, 1953, 1955)
• 2× AAFC Most Valuable Player (1947, 1948)
• NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
• NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
• NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
• First-team All-American (1943)
• Third-team All-American (1942)
• Chicago Tribune Silver Football (1943)
• First-team All-Big Ten (1943)
• 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (1941, 1942)

NFL Records

• Highest career winning percentage by a quarterback (minimum 1,500 passing attempts): .813
• Most career yards per passing attempt (minimum 1,500 passing attempts): 8.6

NFL Teams

As a player:
Cleveland Browns (1946–1955)
As a coach:
Coast Guard (1959–1965)
Washington Redskins (1966–1968)
Coast Guard (1974–1975)
As a staff Member/Executive:
Washington Redskins (1966–1968)