"Brownies" date back to folklore, where they were elf-like creatures who helped out with household chores as long as you left them little goodies to eat. After the Browns won the NFL title in 1964 (yes, it was that long ago, Cleveland fans), Brownie was often depicted with a crown signifying the team's achievement.
Is the Cleveland Browns mascot a dog?
Swagger, the beloved, 145-pound bullmastiff who joined the Browns as the team's first live mascot, passed away Friday. Swagger, who joined the Browns as a puppy at the start of the 2014 season, battled cancer throughout the past year.7 Feb 2020