Art Modell - Wikipedia
Arthur Bertram Modell[1] (June 23, 1925 – September 6, 2012) was an American businessman, entrepreneur and National Football League (NFL) team owner. He owned the Cleveland Browns franchise for 35 years and established the Baltimore Ravens franchise, which he …
The Life And Career Of Art Modell (Complete Story) - Browns …
In 1961, Art Modell bought the Cleveland Browns for $4 million. Modell was a self-made businessman who wanted to own a professional ball club. After taking over the team, he embarked on a 35 year odyssey that saw glorious highs and terrible lows.
Art Modell 1925-2012: His life story will always be tied with Browns ...
Sep 7, 2012 · When he moved his beloved Browns franchise from Cleveland to Baltimore, Art Modell knew his legacy in Cleveland was changed forever. He never was able to return to the city that once adored him, but has since scorned him.
Art Modell timeline: Controversial Browns owner held team for …
Sep 6, 2012 · These are the year-by-year records of the Browns during the years Art Modell owned the team. Playoff? 7 wins, 14 losses. 1982: Rutigliano and Modell found Inner Circle and Browns become...
The life and legacy of former Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell
Sep 7, 2012 · Art Modell died last night in a Baltimore hospital. He was 87. The Plain Dealer examines the life, career, and legacy of the former owner of the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens.
Cleveland Browns relocation controversy - Wikipedia
The Cleveland Browns relocation controversy—colloquially called "The Move" by fans [1] [2] —followed the announcement by Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell that his National Football League (NFL) team would move from its longtime home of …
Art Modell's decision to move Cleveland Browns haunted him …
Sep 7, 2012 · Former Browns owner Art Modell, who died Thursday, never wanted to leave Cleveland and never got over his decision to move the team to Baltimore.
Obituary: Art Modell dies at 87; Cleveland Browns owner enraged fans ...
Sep 7, 2012 · Art Modell, a marketing executive who helped negotiate the NFL’s first television contract and later enraged fans when he moved the Cleveland Browns franchise to Baltimore, has died. He was...
How Art Modell’s Greed Changed the Concept of Sports Franchises
Sep 9, 2012 · The City of Cleveland filed suit against Modell and the Browns to try to enforce the remaining years on his stadium lease, and Ohio’s representatives in Congress initiated a movement to pass legislation regulating the circumstances under which a professional sports franchise could be relocated.
Lies and betrayal: The hidden man behind Art Modell and Cleveland…
On Nov. 6, 1995, Modell stood on an airport runway in Baltimore and revealed to the world that the Browns were leaving Cleveland. Everyone condemned Modell; Sports Illustrated famously...