For 20 years, the Cleveland Browns had been among the NFL's elite teams. When they met the Detroit Lions on October 5, 1969 in Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Browns were 2-0. But the Browns had a failing: except for the 1954 NFL Championship and one game late in 1964, the Browns could not beat the Lions. This the Lions exploited in the second half of a 28-21 comeback win.
