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"Groza was named first- or second-team all-league eight times during his career. Louis Roy Groza (The Toe) Position: T-C-DT-K 6-3, 240lb (190cm, 108kg) Born: January 25, 1924 in Martins Ferry, OH. Which NFL Hall of Famer once famously played in a Super Bowl with a broken leg?…early Browns teams also featured Lou (“The Toe”) Groza, a kicker and offensive lineman, and Marion Motley, a bruising running back who was one of the first African Americans to play professional football.…Kansas City Chiefs: The Texans brought in quarterback Len Dawson (like Stram a future Hall of Famer) before the 1962 season, and Dallas went 11–3 that year, defeating the Houston Oilers in the AFL championship game. The Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award annually recognizes college football’s top kicker. Six times he was a starting tackle. Despite the team’s success, the Dallas market was not able to sustain two football franchises (the other…Green Bay Packers: …Taylor, halfback Paul Hornung, tackle Forrest Gregg, linebacker Ray Nitschke, end Willie Davis, tackle Henry Jordan, cornerback Herb Adderley, and safety Willie Wood.

His longevity was matched only by his consistency as an athlete and character as a human being. In 1954, he was The Sporting News’ NFL Player of the Year. The Lou Groza Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses the most prestigious awards in college football.

He sat out the entire 1960 season with a back injury and then returned in 1961 at the age of 37 for seven more campaigns as a kicker only.In 21 years, "The Toe," as he quickly became known, tallied 1,608 points and for years ranked as the all-time top scorer.
Many fans remember Groza primarily as a kicker, the first specialist who became so proficient that the Browns started thinking of making field goals, instead of touchdowns, when the going was rough and time was running short. Rather, they are presented on the site as archival content, intended for historical reference only. Died: November 29, 2000 in Middleburg Heights, OH. Six times he was an all-pro. Nine times he was named to the Pro Bowl. Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve Its History, Promote Its Values & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere "Kicking was something I did because I had the talent. OT/K | Cleveland Browns By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica.Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Presented as archival content. ©2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. He never had a long term contract with the Browns, but signed 21 consecutive one year contracts. Groza was named first- or second … This article was most recently revised and updated by In 1946, 33-man rosters prevented any team from carrying a specialist, but Groza was almost that, doing all of the kicking and playing on the scrimmage line only occasionally.Late in his second season, Lou made "the first team" and he didn't give up that cherished status until 1959. Unlike most articles on Britannica.com, Book of the Year articles are not reviewed and revised after their initial publication. provides an overview of the year’s most-notable people and events.

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This article was originally published in the Britannica Book of the Year, an annual print publication that For 21 years he was the Cleveland Browns kicker from 1946-67 helping them win 13 championships. Lou, who was one of pro football's finest offensive tackles, particularly in the middle years of his long tenure, preferred to think of himself first as a tackle who just happened to be the Browns' field-goal kicker because he “had the talent.

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