Interesting facts about Cowboys-Browns history most fans have never heard

This Sunday’s opening game vs the Browns will mark the 33rd time (including the playoffs) these two teams have met all time. To the surprise of many fans, the Browns hold the edge all-time 18-14. The browns won the last matchup in 2020, beating us 49-38 at AT&T.

Here are some interesting facts many Cowboys fans probably don’t know:

• Until 1970 when the old AFL merged with the NFL, the Browns were part of the old NFL. In 1970, the Browns along with the Steelers left the NFL and became part of the modern AFC.
• From 1960-66, the Browns and Cowboys played in the same division, then known as the “Eastern Conference” and the two teams played each other twice a year.
• The Browns won 4 NFL championships between 1950 and 1964.
• The Browns and Cowboys have played each other 3 times in the playoffs, all in the 1960s, and the Browns lead 2-1.
• The Cowboys are 7-3 against the brownies in the last ten matchups.
• The Cowboys are 5-13 all time playing at Cleveland, but have won 2 of their last 3 games in Cleveland.

On a personal side note, 60 years ago when I was just 6 years old, my Dad took me to my first Cowboys game in person. It was at the old Cotton Bowl and the opponent that day was the Cleveland Browns. Even though the Cowboys lost they became my favorite team. It would really be cool to watch the Cowboys win at Cleveland 60 years later. Go Cowboys!