Cleveland Sports Why They Are A Let Down
With all the heartbreak that Cleveland teams inflict on their fans, it’s amazing that Cleveland fans are still so supportive.
LeBron James defection was just the latest in a long line of Cavs disappointments. From Jordan’s game winning shot over Craig Ehlo, to the miserable seasons that finally brought James to the Cavs, Cleveland basketball fans have endured a lot of pain. This season saw the Cavs set the record for most consecutive losses.
The Browns of the mid eighties were poised to go to the Super Bowl three times. Three times they were denied by John Elway and the Denver Broncos. The first loss was the most painfully, as fans watched Elway march the Broncos 98 yards to a score, in what will forever be known as “The Drive”. If that wasn’t enough, the team was moved to Baltimore, which went on to win a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the expansion Browns have been stuck rebuilding ever since.
The Indians are guilty as well, reaching the World Series twice since 1954, and losing both of them. Once again, the team saw victory snatched away, as Edgar Renteria beat them in game seven against the Marlins. Another shot at the World Series was denied by a work stoppage.
But, through it all, the fans remain some of the most dedicated in all sports.