Commonly known to fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers as the “Mistake by the Lake,” Cleveland is finding itself in the middle of what could be potentially a huge mess. Actually, it already is. Cleveland Browns’ owners Jimmy and Dee Haslem are showing little interest in keeping the team downtown along the Lake Erie shoreline. What they want to do instead is driving a massive wedge right through the city.
The Browns’ lease on their current stadium, Huntington Bank Stadium (how many names have they had?) ends in 2027. The city and its many downtown businesses would like nothing better than for the Browns to remain right where they are.