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.

Preseason
Pre Season Game Officials

Week P1 (Saturday, August 13, 1960): at Detroit Lions

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Schedule
Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.
 * A bye week was necessary in, as the league expanded to an odd-number (13) of teams (Dallas); one team was idle each week.

Regular Season Game Officials

Week 1 (Sunday, September 25, 1960): at Philadelphia Eagles

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Week 2 (Sunday, October 2, 1960): vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Statistical comparison
Boxscore

Individual leaders
Offense

Defense

Special teams

Postseason
Playoff Game Officials

Awards and records

 * Jim Brown, NFL rushing leader, 1,257 yards
 * Milt Plum, NFL leader, passing yards, (2,297)

Milestones

 * Jim Brown, third consecutive 1,000 yard season
 * Jim Brown, fourth consecutive rushing title