 The Browns lost their second match against the Bengals 14–10 in November, when Phipps made his first start — Brown called it "my greatest victory" — and finished 7–7.Plagued by hearing problems, the 64-year-old Collier announced his retirement before the end of the 1970 season.In eight years as coach, Collier led Cleveland to a championship and a 74–33–2 record.