Cleveland Browns at New York Yankees 14 to 3
Sunday, December 14, 1947, ChampionshipThe Yankees played the Browns for the championship on Sunday, December 14, 1947. The Browns entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the Yankees. The Yankees entered the game with a record of 11-2-1, while the Browns entered the game with a record of 12-1-1. The Browns won 14-3 to win the 1947 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 12-1-1 in the regular season, 1-0 in the playoffs. The Yankees finished their season 11-2-1 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 112 | 172 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Guards Coach: Fritz Heisler Tackles Coach: Bill Edwards Ends Coach: Dick Gallagher Backfield Coach: Blanton Collier, John Brickels Chief Scout: John Brickels
New York Yankees offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 89 | 123 | 3 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Flaherty Line Coach: Jim Barber Backfield Coach: Norman "Red" Strader