Harold Sauerbrei

Harold Frederick Sauerbrei (March 28, 1916 – September 27, 1974) was an American journalist and sports executive who served as general manager of the Cleveland Browns from 1963 to 1974.

Harold Sauerbrei
Personal information
Born:(1916-03-28)March 28, 1916
Died:September 27, 1974(1974-09-27) (aged 58)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
College:Baldwin–Wallace College
Career history
As an administrator:

Sauerbrei attended Baldwin–Wallace College and covered the Cleveland Browns for The Plain Dealer for the team's first 8 season.[1] In 1954 he joined the Browns as the team's publicity director.[2] He later served as the team's business manager and January 16, 1963, was named general manager of the Browns.[3] He held this position until his death on September 27, 1974.[1]

References
  1. "Harold Sauerbrei, Officer Of Cleveland Browns, 58". The New York Times. September 28, 1974.
  2. "Publicity chief named by Browns". Hamilton Daily News Journal. December 12, 1953.
  3. "Collier is Named as Browns' Coach". The New York Times. January 17, 1963.
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