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The Life And Career Of Browns DB Hanford Dixon (Complete Story)

God gave me physical ability, but confidence is an important factor for a cornerback. I played on the varsity team when I was in the ninth grade, and I knew I would turn pro. My friends laughed, but I knew. I told my parents over and over that someday I would play for the Dallas Cowboys. They laughed, too. But I truly believed it.

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Browns linebacker Clay Matthews laterals the ball to teammate Hanford Dixon after intercepting a pass against the Steelers in 1987.

The Bernie Kosar Show with Hanford Dixon Podcast

Bernie and Hanford continue the conversation with Felix Wright as one of the more underrated Browns players of his generation.

Bernie and Hanford chat with former teammate Felix Wright about his crazy journey to the NFL in part one of this two-part interview. 

Bernie and Hanford continue the conversation with Josh Cribbs in this part two interview heavily focused on reasons why the former beloved Brown deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Besides his athletic talent and established NFL career, Bernie and Hanford dive in with Josh Cribbs about all his exciting endeavors. 

Bernie and Hanford reminisce with Ozzie Newsome about their playing days, the Browns move to Baltimore and more !

Bernie and Hanford catch up with Ozzie Newsome on March 6th after he was at the NFL combine and pick his brain about the AFC North. 

Bernie and Hanford chat Pro Bowl briefly before breaking down the Super Bowl matchup with Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts with an emphasis on dissecting coaching and defense.

Bernie and Hanford recap the AFC and NFC Championships and recount memories back when they played in Pro Bowls.

Bernie and Hanford breakdown NFL playoff games over the weekend, share stories and look ahead with Browns new DC hire Jim Schwartz.

Bernie and Hanford break down NFL playoff games, missing their playing days and Tipico sports bets!

This week on the show Bernie and Hanford address Bernie’s 1st bet, the Browns disappointing season, giving back to charity and making a positive difference in Cleveland. Thank you to all the Browns fans out there, we appreciate you!! #UMatter

No playoffs for Browns but a chance to bump Steelers out of playoff contention and sweep them for the first time since 1988 when Bernie and Hanford were playing. Plus, Bernie placed the first legal sports bet in Ohio on New Years Day!

Bernie and Hanford breakdown the Christmas Eve loss to the Saints and look ahead to the Browns matchup against the Commanders. Some hilarious moments emerge between these two going down memory lane playing in the cold.  

Bernie and Hanford break down that sweet sweet W vs the Ravens, look ahead to the Saints, and look at some bets, presented by Tipico Sportsbook!

Browns have a .4 percent chance of making the playoffs after losing 23-10 to the Bengals in Cincinnati. Bernie and Hanford talk Deshaun improvements and give insight on key plays that led to the outcome. Onto Ravens!

Bernie thinks the Browns need to run more against Bengals and Hanford wants to see the same confidence from dbacks vs Texans in Cincinatti. 

Browns defense finally looked sharp and the offense is able to close with a much-needed win in thrilling fashion at home. 

Bernie and Hanford break down the Browns brutal loss to the Dolphins and preview the week ahead against the Bills. 

Coming off the bye week, Bernie and Hanford reflect on the state of the Browns halfway through the season, preview the Dolphins AND… we pull up Bernie’s My Chart. 

Happy Victory Tuesday! Bernie and Hanford break down the entire Bengals game and how this Browns team turned things around. We then talk bye week, some BIGPLAY Bets, and their players of the year thus far. Subscribe!

Bernie and Hanford break down another brutal L to the Ravens, what went wrong and how to fix it…and then it’s on to PRIMETIME! Can the Browns save their season against Joey B? Subscribe! 

Bernie and Hanford discuss the mistakes Browns made VS the Pats and point to the parts of the team that need to take more accountability.

This week on the Bernie Kosar Show Bernie and Hanford discuss what the heck just happened against the Chargers, talk Bill Belichick and how the Browns can turn it around to beat the Patriots.

This week Bernie and Hanford dissect the entire Falcons game to find out exactly what the hell is going on with this Browns team. We then move on to Chargers week, and look back at some TOP DAWG picks and Kosar TD throws against San Diego. We wrap up with our picks of the week and final thoughts on Jacoby Brissett.

This week Bernie and Hanford discuss the big W over the Steelers. What went right? What do we need to correct heading into week 4 vs the Falcons? The big dawg and the top dawg break it all down.

Browns legends Bernie Kosar and Hanford Dixon break down that brutal Jets game, and look ahead to Browns/Steelers week. 

Bernie and Hanford are back and talking Browns past present and future. This week the crew reacts to the Panthers game and our 1st W in week 1 in 18 years. Thoughts on Baker, Jacoby Brissett, Stefanski play calling, Schwartz and much more. We then reminisce on Bernie’s double OT concussion game, and then it’s on to the J-E-T-S game where the 2 Browns legends give their advice to players on how to get to 2-0.

Welcome to the first episode of the Bernie Kosar Show w/ Hanford Dixon! The BIG DAWG and the TOP DAWG, two all-time Browns legends, are excited to kick things off and give you an inside look at the good ol’ days of Browns football, as well a very unique perspective of the Browns we love today. Buckle up, it’s time to talk Browns!! U Matter! Subscribe!

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In Tha Dawg Pound Podcast

This is Hanford Dixon, Ex Cleveland Brown and creator of the Dawg Pound.
Join me and my dawgs Leroy Hoard, Frank Stams, Eric Metcalf and Mike Tomczak every week “In the Dawg Pound”.

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