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    Mac Curtis Speedie (January 12, 1920 – March 5, 1993) was an American professional football end who played for the Cleveland Browns in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL) for seven years before joining the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada.

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  2. He played in six league championship games during his seven years with Cleveland. Speedie started in 74 of his 86 career games – which was a feat for a player during his era. During his seven years with the Browns, Speedies career totals included 349 receptions for 5,602 yards and 33 touchdowns.

  3. Not only did Speedie set the tone for the Browns, he was also a standard bearer of receiver play in the NFL. Four times during his pro career, Speedie was the leading receiver in the league. His talent was undeniable and he is remembered as someone who future pass catchers modeled their game after.

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  5. Jul 23, 2021 · A quick, sure-handed wide receiver on powerhouse Cleveland Browns teams in the 1940s and 50s, Speedie, who overcame a childhood disease and later delayed his playing career to serve in World War II, is finally being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  6. Aug 8, 2021 · Staff Writer. Mac Speedie played his final football game with the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 14, 1952, capping an illustrious seven-year career where he led the league in receptions three...

  7. Apr 15, 2021 · Apr 15, 2021 at 01:35 PM. Anthony Poisal. Staff Writer. Mac Speedie, a Browns legend and five-time champion, is set to receive Hall of Fame recognition during a special weekend in...

  8. Jan 15, 2020 · Cleveland Browns legend Mac Speedie elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame. Speedie will be enshrined as part of the Hall's special "Centennial Slate." Credit: Julian C. Wilson/AP. Author:...

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