Browns win in overtime to stay in title hunt
Kosar threw for 414 yards and two touchdowns as the Browns outlasted the Steelers 37-31 in overtime before 76,452 at Cleveland Stadium. Pittsburgh was eliminated from playoff contention, while Cleveland stayed tied for first in the AFC Central. Kosar sustained a hip injury but delivered a second 400-plus yard effort in three weeks.
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Browns Rally in Lost Pittsburgh Tilt 41-26
In a tense early NFL clash Pittsburgh at Cleveland, a 41-26 final shows Kosar and Mack starring for the Browns while Malone and Abercrombie pace the Steelers. Individual stats list Kosar 28-46 for 414 yards and Mack 24 carries for 106 yards.
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Kosar Leads Browns Past Steelers in Historic Double Win
On November 23, 1986, Bernie Kosar propelled Cleveland to a victory over Pittsburgh, becoming the third Browns coach or quarterback to beat the Steelers twice in a year, with Webster Slaughter catching the overtime winner. Kosar’s pinpoint passing and reads drew praise from coach Marty Schottenheimer and Steelers coach Chuck Noll.
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Slaughter's last play lifts Browns past Steelers in OT
Cleveland wide receiver Webster Slaughter delivered a game winning 37-31 overtime touchdown against Pittsburgh after Bernie Kosar audibled to a four hundred call. The 76,452 crowd watched the Browns snap the upset bid with Slaughter catching the decisive pass.
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Hoagland Earns Elyria Catholic Sportsmanship Award
Elyria Catholic honors Jeff Hoagland with the Jaycees Sportsmanship Award during a fall sports banquet. The Panther back on defense and receiver on offense starred this season, scoring on interceptions and receptions and returning from a severe ankle injury to help reach the playoffs.
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