Browns fans took to the streets around First Energy Stadium Saturday afternoon, in a convivial display of team pride in the face of virtually unprecedented disaster.
After an 0-16 season, an ignoble record achieved only one other time in NFL history, local organizer Chris McNeil planned the parade to hold the front office accountable and to raise money for the Cleveland Food Bank.
Though not without controversy, the parade was emblematic of the fan base’s endurance and grit rather than of its (some said) inappropriate sense of humor. The Lake Erie wind chill was extreme, but the sun was out and the signage was on point.
Here were some of our favorites.
All photos by Sam Allard.
Browns fans took to the streets around First Energy Stadium Saturday afternoon, in a convivial display of team pride in the face of virtually unprecedented disaster.
After an 0-16 season, an ignoble record achieved only one other time in NFL history, local organizer Chris McNeil planned the parade to hold the front office accountable and to raise money for the Cleveland Food Bank.
Though not without controversy, the parade was emblematic of the fan base’s endurance and grit rather than of its (some said) inappropriate sense of humor. The Lake Erie wind chill was extreme, but the sun was out and the signage was on point.
Here were some of our favorites.
All photos by Sam Allard.
January 6, 2018
Photos by Sam Allard
“Undefeated Pre-Season Champs” Credit: Sam Allard“0-16, R HUE KIDDIN’ ME?” Credit: Sam Allard“Front Office Movers” Credit: Sam Allard“Even Trump Can’t Make GPODAWUND Great Again.” Credit: Sam Allard“You don’t have to be 0-16 to join FarmersOnly.com” Credit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam Allard0-16 taped onto jacket. Nice. Credit: Sam Allard“Misery loves company,” from a Detroit Lions fan. Respect. Credit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam AllardFrom the clever cats at Forest City Brewery. Credit: Sam AllardWhy yes, yes we do drink through it. Also spotted: “Cleveland, a drinking town with a football problem.” Credit: Sam AllardCordial invitation to the team owner. Credit: Sam Allard“They Tried.” Credit: Sam Allard“OWEN 16,” — expect this on Cleveland t-shirts for years to come. Credit: Sam Allard“Can’t spell debacle without CLE” Credit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam Allard“Perfection in the wrong direction.” Credit: Sam Allard“Might win in the C.F.L.” Credit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam Allard“Bring Back Butch Davis.” Credit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam AllardSAD. Credit: Sam AllardThis is a waste receptacle. Credit: Sam Allard“Worst owner in sports.” Credit: Sam Allard“Browns are the sh#t,” complete with toilet paper. Credit: Sam Allard“Thank You Browns Fans,” a message from the bollards at FirstEnergy Stadium. Credit: Sam AllardCredit: Sam Allard
