Top 10 Browns Openers: September 21, 1970

Bill Nelsen controlled the game for the Browns with 145 yards passing and a TD.

Billy Andrews on his way to the endzone after intercepting Joe Namath.

Bo Scott helped control the clock with his rushing and backfield blocking efforts.

Coach Bob Nussbaumer and Homer Jones in practice before the game. Jones had a 94 yard kickoff return for a TD.

Don Cockroft handled the punting duties for the Browns and also added a 27 yard field goal and four PATs.

First Monday Night Football Game program cover.

Fred Hoaglin leads the way for Leroy Kelly who rushed for 62 yards.

Gary Collins hauling in a 8 yard touchdown pass from Bill Nelsen to open up the scoring on the night.

Jack Gregory and Ron Snidow bearing down on Joe Namath.

Jim Houston hauls in one of Joe Namath's three interception while  Erich Barnes looks on.

The headline tells the story of the night as 85,703 attended the first Monday Night Football Game in history.