Jetfan13 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Report: Browns sale to Jimmy Haslam group is complete Aug 2 8/2/2012 10:59:41 AM The Cleveland Browns have been sold by Randy Lerner to Jimmy Haslam for in excess of $1 billion, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN who cites league sources. Jimmy Haslam is president and CEO of Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America with more than 550 retail locations. He is the older brother of Tennessee's Gov. Bill Haslam, who also worked for the family business before he was elected mayor of Knoxville in 2003 and again in 2007, then governor in 2010. NFL Network reports former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner will be part of Haslam's executive team. He also has described himself as a "1,000 percent" Pittsburgh Steelers fan. The Browns have been owned by the Lerner family since 1999, when the franchise was reborn after the original club moved to Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 so they'll trade Trent Richardson to Pittsburgh for a first rounder next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Report: Browns sale to Jimmy Haslam group is complete Aug 2 8/2/2012 10:59:41 AM The Cleveland Browns have been sold by Randy Lerner to Jimmy Haslam for in excess of $1 billion, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN who cites league sources. Jimmy Haslam is president and CEO of Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America with more than 550 retail locations. He is the older brother of Tennessee's Gov. Bill Haslam, who also worked for the family business before he was elected mayor of Knoxville in 2003 and again in 2007, then governor in 2010. NFL Network reports former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner will be part of Haslam's executive team. He also has described himself as a "1,000 percent" Pittsburgh Steelers fan. The Browns have been owned by the Lerner family since 1999, when the franchise was reborn after the original club moved to Baltimore. Wow. That sucks for Browns fans... It has been shown that, with the right business model, owners can profit just fine owning a competitive sports franchise. Poor Browns fans will make the owners rich, for the promise of him keeping them in the AFC North basement, me thinks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Unreal. The Steelers are just the ****ing worst, and this is the most Steeler occurrence of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Unreal. The Steelers are just the ****ing worst, and this is the most Steeler occurrence of all time. Not sure if srs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I have a feeling the Browns are next headed to Los Angeles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Good for him, truthfully If I was a super rich billionaire I would have bought the Dolphins a few years back and put Isaiah Thomas in charge of my daily operations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Not sure if srs. Completely. The Steelers are one of those teams who've been so successful that their fans refuse to allow anyone else to get excited about anything. "Well, it's a disappointment, but two straight AFC title games is pretty good." "LOL YOU GUYS SUX WE MEASURE SUCCESS IN CHAMPIONSHIPS HERE IN BLITZBURGH" "Man, what a season by Rodgers." "CALL ME WHEN HE WINS 2 LIKE BIG BEN" "I think Trent Richardson has a good shot at Offensive Rookie of the Year.: "LOL WHO GIVES A sh*t THE CITY OF CHAMPIONS STILL OWNS YOUR ASS...LITERALLY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I have a feeling the Browns are next headed to Los Angeles... good call. didn't think of that. steeler fan may also want to get out of steeler division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 good call. didn't think of that. steeler fan may also want to get out of steeler division He already promised not to move the team. Lerner sucked as an owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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