Harold Frederick Sauerbrei (March 28, 1916 – September 27, 1974) was an American journalist and sports executive who served as general manager of the Cleveland Browns from 1963 to 1974.
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| Born: | March 28, 1916 |
| Died: | September 27, 1974 (aged 58) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| College: | Baldwin–Wallace College |
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Sauerbrei attended Baldwin–Wallace College and covered the Cleveland Browns for The Plain Dealer for the team's first 8 season.[1] In 1954 he joined the Browns as the team's publicity director.[2] He later served as the team's business manager and January 16, 1963, was named general manager of the Browns.[3] He held this position until his death on September 27, 1974.[1]