Word: clevelandism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Cleveland's misfortunes began in the first game of the year when quarterback Bernie Kosar went down with a shoulder injury. Kosar endeared himself forever to Clevelanders after his graduation from the University of Miami five years ago when he announced he wanted to play for the Browns. Instead of entering the NFL's regular draft, Kosar opted for the supplemental draft, allowing Cleveland to pick...
Since this act of uncommon generosity--a person who openly expresses love for Cleveland is as rare as a liberal who likes Dan Qualye--Clevelanders have embraced Kosar as the man destined to lead the Browns to the Super Bowl...
With him gone, Cleveland struggled. Now, even with Bernie back, the Browns are finding the road rough...
...might say other teams in other sports have suffered similar fates. Look, you might say, at the Boston Red Sox. They have come close so many times to a World Series championship. But they haven't won one since 1918. The Cleveland Browns have not suffered as much as the Red Sox, you might say. So stop complaining...
...take issue, I say this: Cleveland needs a championship team far more than Boston. And Cleveland deserves one far more than Boston...