Shaffer
10-25-02, 09:17 AM
High above the rowdy mob that calls the east end zone of Cleveland Browns Stadium home, a solitary red and gold banner ripples in the unforgiving Lake Erie wind.
The banner emblazoned with an eagle, anchor and globe is that of the United States Marine Corps.
It's rather appropriate the Marine flag flies over the Dawg Pound because that particular collection of fans is known for being a horde of ruffians allied by a fierce, unwavering loyalty ... just like Marines.
The flag flies there at the behest of Al Lerner, owner of the Cleveland Browns and a Marine officer from 1955-1957.
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The banner emblazoned with an eagle, anchor and globe is that of the United States Marine Corps.
It's rather appropriate the Marine flag flies over the Dawg Pound because that particular collection of fans is known for being a horde of ruffians allied by a fierce, unwavering loyalty ... just like Marines.
The flag flies there at the behest of Al Lerner, owner of the Cleveland Browns and a Marine officer from 1955-1957.
http://browns.theinsiders.com/2/71920.html