July 26, 1984: Coach Karl🏀
Cavs promote 33-yr old George Karl to Head Coach
Started ’84 season w/ 2-19 record, then delivered playoff birth – gave reigning champ Celtics☘️ everything they could handle
Won Cleveland fans ♥️ forever
#OnceACav #AlwaysACav
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April 20, 1985: No Cigar🏀
Upstart Cavs miss at buzzer for 2nd straight game, lose another tough one to CelticsApril 3, 1984: Mighty Minni🏈
Browns sign CB Frank Minnifield of USFLDecember 14, 1986: Peak Browns🏈
Browns vs. Bengals…FIRST PLAY: Bernie pumps, hits Langhorne for bomb.
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