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Family requests Browns cancel Art Modell tribute
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11:41 AM ET 09.09 | The Browns will not be publicly recognizing Art Modell's passing during their pre-game activities at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday. Browns President Mike Holmgren reached out to Modell's son, David, and said 'we want to do the right thing by the Modell family,'' according to Ravens spokesman Kevin Byrne. "David told Mike that he really appreciated the call and the offer, but that he knew it would not be totally accepted by the Cleveland fans,'' Byrne said. "David suggested that the Browns not do a tribute.'' The Browns received a backlash from angry fans when they announced Friday that they would have an "appropriate recognition'' Sunday before the home opener against the Eagles.
Browns fans in 1995, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
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Still angry? Sheesh!
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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Somehow... I can't see "a moment of silence" being very silent.
Otis B. Driftwood
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Sometimes even death isn't enough to dispel a grudge.
LoveItHateIt
Portland, OR
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If they mean to wipe out his entire legacy, I guess that means we can grant the 1964 championship to the Baltimore Colts.
ORF
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I find it quite sad ,.......goes to show you there can't be much going on in cleveland [?].......* other than betty white's cable-show.
{+}MOTHER-MARGE{+}
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hmm,....i wonder if the irsey-family's still recieving ''death-threats'' too......?
{+}MOTHER-MARGE{+}
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Typical Browns fans.
Sgt Friday
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The Rock n Roll HOF is in Cleveland.
Sgt Friday
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It was Dan Reeves, NOT Art" mo bucks" Modell who brought professional football to Cleveland and their first NFL Championship.
He wanted out of Cleveland, he got out. And that is that.
50yearfan
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Guess this will put a damper on the 'let's forgive LeBron movement.'. God forgives, Cleveland doesn't.
DarkArmadillo
San Antonio , TX
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Modell bought the Browns in 1962.
Sgt Friday
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Dan Reeves owned the Cleveland Rams when they won the NFL Championship in 1945. He then moved the team to Los Angeles.
Otis B. Driftwood
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Stay classy, Cleveland!
thos
Boca Raton , FL
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Cleveland lost two NFL teams.
Guns N Guitars
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This is a smart move. Browns did the right PR thing, but I think they knew Modells family would tell them thanks but no thanks. Modell knew he was destroying whatever good he had done in Cleveland when he moved.
Limo Wreck
My Pants, CA
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Like Philly fans.. Cleveland fans have no class
Modell left since the city wouldn't help out with a new stadium and everyone knew he was losing money with the team keeping it in Cleveland playing in that run-down stadium
WILD FAN
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That would be an interesting scenario...
Mangler.
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Sounds like a hangover from the LeBron debacle... Mr Modell did alot for the NFL, much more than Cleveland ever did... Cleveland is much like Philadelphia....
slipped on a peeling
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