Kosar, Donovan, Dawg Pound, Muni Lot — words we consider synonymous with the Cleveland Browns. Franchise favorites come and go, but legends are forever. Cleveland Magazine spoke with some of them to uncover the undercurrent of our team: passion.
Jim Donovan On Life As The Voice Of The Browns — The play-by-play announcer shared the lessons he learned after 20 years as the voice of the Browns in 2019. Donovan died in 2024 after a battle with cancer.
(From The Archives: Sept. 1988): The Reluctant Redeemer — Bernie Kosar was much more than the Browns’ quarterback. He was the city’s salvation from its bum national image. It was a role that he, too, struggled to cope with.
Eric Metcalf's Electrifying Plays Cemented His Place in Browns Lore — Nearly 30 years after his NFL debut, Metcalf talks about always considering himself a Brown and more.
Dawg Pound Vet Talks Browns Fandom — Vince "D. Dawg" Erwin's first game was a memorable one.
Dog Face's 3 Tips To Dawg Pound Glory — Make the most of the famed stadium section with these pro tips from Denny "Dog Face" Kochever.
Meet #TheBrownsMobile — Season ticket holder Aaron Scott's Browns-covered tailgate RV got the magazine cover treatment.
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