October 8, 1956: Cleveland Innovation🏈
Browns Head Coach Paul Brown & QB George Ratterman grace cover of SI
Ratterman was 1st NFL player to wear a radio in his helmet, allowing Brown to call plays using mic vs. sending in messenger players for each play
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