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Established in 1944, the Browns have a storied history marked by triumph and turmoil. Following a tumultuous ownership change in the mid-'90s, team owner Art Modell relocated the franchise to Baltimore in 1995. The departure left fans devastated, but by 1999, Cleveland was awarded a new franchise under the same name, colors, and logo. However, since their return, the Browns have struggled on the field, managing just four winning seasons.
Now, in 2025, the Browns are proposing to develop a new stadium in Brook Park, located southwest of downtown Cleveland. This proposal is controversial for several reasons, not least of which is the question of financial responsibility and the future of the current stadium.