This day in Cleveland Browns history

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:44 pm

Nov 6, 1995, Art Modell announces that he is moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore for the 1996 season.

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:47 pm

And it wasnt long after that they won a Super Bowl...

Raydah James · Post by **Raydah James** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:47 pm

BSmack wrote:Nov 6, 1995, Art Modell announces that he is moving the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore for the 1996 season.

Yes, quite hilarious.

Not as hilarious as the 'L.A. Steelers' in the future, though.

Do you ever take a break from being a fucking moron?

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:13 pm

I can't see the Steelers ever leaving the Pittsburgh area.

Raydah James · Post by **Raydah James** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:29 pm

Mississippi Neck wrote:I can't see the Steelers ever leaving the Pittsburgh area.

Yeah, neither could Houston see the oilers leaving, or baltimore watching the colts bounce out.

I guaran-fucking-tee you that NOBODY saw a team with a more storied and richer history than even your Cowgirls leaving Cleveland before they actually packed up and split.

Pittsburgh is a fucking shithole of epic proportions. To say it could hold a candle to L.A. financially would be the height of utter stupidity.

L.A. Steelers by 2015.

indyfrisco · Post by **indyfrisco** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:35 pm

2015? THat the number of Angels victories we can expect next year?

Raydah James · Post by **Raydah James** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:54 pm

IndyFrisco wrote:2015? THat the number of Angels victories we can expect next year?

Thats the year biggio and bagwell apply for Social Security while simultaneously deciding to retire from the Astros.

Raydah James · Post by **Raydah James** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:07 pm

mvscal wrote:
Raydah James wrote:Yeah, neither could Houston see the oilers leaving
Wrong. The writing was on the walls for years before they moved.

I meant deep into thier tenure......hell, the team started in 1960.

Yes, 3-4 years before the move there was much talk of moving........but I dont recall hearing a thing about it before that.

Point is: unless you're a Raiderfan, you dont entertain the thought of moving. Period.

But it happens to even the most historically rich franchises.

jiminphilly · Post by **jiminphilly** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:08 pm

Raydah James wrote: L.A. Steelers by 2015.

If the financing of Heinz field is anything like the Eagles or Phillies' new stadiums than the Steelers are going nowhere because the state won't allow them to leave unless they pay at least 100% of the state financed portion to the construction of the new stadium.

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:22 pm

Raydah James wrote:

Point is: unless you're a Raiderfan, you dont entertain the thought of moving. Period.

But it happens to even the most historically rich franchises.

Well I would agree that no fan like Raider fan knows what its like to be moved around like an army brat.

I still can't see them moving Pitt or Dallas anywhere.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:30 pm

jiminphilly wrote:
Raydah James wrote:L.A. Steelers by 2015.
If the financing of Heinz field is anything like the Eagles or Phillies' new stadiums than the Steelers are going nowhere because the state won't allow them to leave unless they pay at least 100% of the state financed portion to the construction of the new stadium.

Yea, it's very similar. Also, it should be noted that all 3 teams are heavily invested in their stadiums, unlike certain formerly Los Angeles based, jumpsuit wearing welfare queens.

Mississippi Neck · Post by **Mississippi Neck** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:08 pm

Nor the Cowboys with their new stadium in the works