1949 AAFC Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Cleveland Browns
Led the most weeks: Buffalo Bisons (5 of 16)
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1947 AAFC Imperialism Map
Cleveland Browns14–3New York Yankees+8 territories
Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Cleveland Browns finished on top with 8 of 8 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 8 (100.0%) |
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- Every team starts with the land closest to its stadium.
- Win a game and you take all of the loser's territory.
- Territory carries over all season, with no resets until next year.
- Click any territory to trace every team that held it.
Data sources: Game data from Sports Reference; venue data from VenueStats .
Season Records
The standout territory feats of the season.
Biggest Land Grab
+8
Cleveland Browns
in a single week (3-1)
Most Conquered
15
Cleveland Browns
territories taken all season
Biggest Collapse
−8
Cleveland Browns
lost in one week (2-7)
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — weeks spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
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1948 AAFC Imperialism Map
Cleveland Browns ended on top, led 14 of 17 weeks
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1947 AAFC Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Cleveland Browns
Led the most weeks: New York Yankees (7 of 16)
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1946 AAFC Imperialism Map
Cleveland Browns ended on top, led 11 of 16 weeks
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