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Top 10 Browns Openers: #8, September 2, 1979

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Chuck Heaton said it best - Openers are something special.
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Mike St Clair, Oliver Davis, and Charlie Hall in the defensive huddle. Davis intercepted the pass that helped setup the winning field goal.
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More newspaper headlines about the game the following day.
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Newspaper headlines about the game the following day.
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Quarterback Brian Sipe threw for 302 yards on the day in this epic battle.
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The 1979 season opener was also the first game for Lyle Alzado with Cleveland. He finished the day with 3 quarterback sacks.
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Thom Darden and Don Cockroft on the sidelines discussing strategy. Darden finished the season as the teams only Pro Bowler.
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Wide receiver Dave Logan ended the day with 6 catches for 115 yards.
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