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Browns legend has a new shot at the Hall of Fame via seniors candidacy
One day after the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its 52 candidates for the Class of 2026 with only one player with Cleveland ties, the Hall’s Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee announced its list of 34 candidates, one that includes four more former Browns players, including one of the most beloved ever by Cleveland’s fanbase.
Additionally, three former coaches tied with the franchises’ history are up for induction next year.
The senior candidates are Clay Matthews Jr., Jim Marshall, Carl Banks and Everson Walls.
Out of those four, Matthews was the only one who truly made his best and largest contributions with the Browns, making him one of the Dawg Pound’s favorites.
The former outside linebacker played his first 16 seasons with Cleveland (1978-1993), before ending his career with the Falcons. A four-time Pro Bowler and one-time second team All-Pro, all as a member of the Browns, Matthews’ best season came in 1984 when he logged 126 combined tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He topped the 100+ tackle mark eight times in his career. Matthews was the Browns first-round pick in 1978 (12th overall) out of USC.
Matthews was inducted in the Browns Ring of Honor in 2019. Matthews has reached the finalist stage of the voting process one time (2021), and has also made it to the semifinalist round four times.
Banks, also a linebacker, played two seasons for the Browns (1994-1995), reuniting him with then head coach Bill Belichick, who previously served as his defensive coordinator with the Giants. He was included in the Hall’s All-1980s team.
Likewise, Walls spent his last season and a half in the NFL with Cleveland in 1992 and 1993, after a stellar nine-year career with the Cowboys and two and a half years with the Giants. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Walls came in fifth in the voting for Defensive Player of the Year in 1982.
Before arriving in Cleveland as a fourth-round pick (44th overall) out of Ohio State, Marshall had a brief one-year stint in the CFL, in 1959. He only lasted one season with the Browns before being traded to the expansion Vikings, with whom he would stay for the 19 remaining years of his pro career, appearing in four Super Bowls for Minnesota.
Matthews, Banks, Marshall and Walls add their names to Lomas Brown, the only former player with Cleveland ties announced yesterday among the 52 candidates to be enshrined in next year’s Class. Additionally, two former head coaches and one former team president — Marty Schottenheimer, Bill Belichick and Mike Holmgren — could be inducted in the Hall as part of the 2026 Class, through the coaches and contributors category.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Ohio City kicked off its first-ever Opening Day celebration Friday with live music, food, drinks and a parade to Progressive Field led by Slider.
The parade started at Market Square Park, crossed Hope Memorial Bridge and ended at Progressive Field for the sold-out Guardians home opener.
The bridge stayed open as fans walked on the sidewalk, with security hired along the route to keep things moving safely.
“We came to Ohio City to see what it was about and we really like the vibe,” one fan said.
“This is definitely exceeding our expectations, they’ve got a good thing going, so we’re excited to come back next year,” another fan said.
For lifelong Guardians fan Andrew Gruden, a drive from Florida wasn’t going to keep him away.
“Came over to Cleveland yesterday for the opening series, I come to these games every year, it’s my favorite time of year,” Gruden said.
“This year there is something new to do and earlier,” Gruden said. “We’re all going to walk across the bridge to start the season the right way. So excited that this is how it’s happening this year.”
“It’s a Friday, the weather is great, there is nothing better than the energy we are bringing in Cleveland right now,” one fan said.
“It’s a holiday for us Clevelanders, it’s the best day of year,” another fan said
Event organizers told 19 News the opening day celebrations is just one of many events to be held in Market Square Park this year.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A large pothole has damaged multiple vehicle on I-90 east during the Thursday morning commute.
This happened near Warren Road on the Cleveland/Lakewood border.
Police said at least 12 vehicles suffered damage and at least three were undriveable. There are no reports of injuries.
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews were called to the scene to make repairs.
This caused a major back-up for drivers coming from the west side.
At 7:15 a.m., the drive-time from Westlake to Cleveland was a total of 45 minutes. Normally, that drive takes about 10 minutes
19 News went to Rad Air who took several calls from drivers needing repair help after hitting the pot hole.
Manager Paul Arlesic says pot holes can cause a lot of damage.
“Just a tire, you could be anywhere from 190 dollars. If it’s up to suspension repair and wheel repair you could be looking into the thousands,” said Arlesic.
He wants to remind drivers to get regular maintenance on their vehicles. Arlesic says even if you don’t see immediate damage hitting a pot hole causes a wear and tear.
“Every crack in the road, that tires going up and down, the struts working up and down. All the suspension is constantly moving,” said Arlesic.
ODOT was able to fill in the pot hole on I-90 Thursday morning.
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