He was also threatened by the presence of a Cleveland team in the nascent All - America Football Conference ( 1946 - 1949 ) .
Their owner at the time , Daniel Reeves , claimed the team had lost $40,000 that year , despite winning the title .
owner was also threatened by the presence of a Cleveland team in the nascent All - America Football Conference ( 1946 - 1949 ) .
Their owner at the time , Daniel Reeves , claimed the team had lost $40,000 that year , despite winning the title .