CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland sports talk show host recalls a jubilant Browns fan running naked through his neighborhood three years ago to celebrate the trade for Odell Beckham Jr. Anticipation was so fevered that local sporting goods stores couldn't keep up with demand for No. 13 jerseys.
The talk show host also remembers the euphoria surrounding the 2014 announcement of LeBron James’ return to the Cavaliers. Workers left their office towers at midday to revel in the streets.
Last week, this northeast Ohio sports market shook with another seismic deal that brought a big-name athlete to town.