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Position:

DB

College:

Southern Mississippi

Birthdate:

December 25, 1958

NFL Experience:

9 Seasons

Browns Years:

1981-1989

Player Profile

Hanford

Dixon

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Biography

Hanford Dixon appeared in 131 games with the Browns from 1981-89. He helped the team capture four AFC Central Division titles and appear in three AFC Championship games. Dixon Recorded 26 career interceptions, including at least three each season from 1982-1987. Along with Frank Minnifield, he was credited with naming the Browns “Dawg Pound” inspired by Dixon’s barking to teammates. Dixon is a broker/licensed real estate agent and resides in Avon Lake.

Career Highlights

Pro Career

  • 131 NFL Games with the Browns (1981–1989)
  • 9-year NFL Career

Notable

  • Helped the team capture four AFC Central Division titles
  • Appeared in three AFC Championship games
  • Recorded 26 career interceptions

Honors

  • Two-time first team All Pro (1986-87).
  • Three-time Pro Bowler (1986-1988).
  • Inducted into the Cleveland Browns Legends program in 2003

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