The Cleveland Browns are an American football team in the National Football League, based in Cleveland. The team currently participates in the American Football Conference (AFC) North Division. The Browns were founded in 1944 and was named after its first coach and co-founder, Paul Brown. The team has had various owners over the years. Initially, it was co-owned by Arthur B. McBride and Paul Brown from 1944 to 1953. Dave Jones took over from 1953 to 1961, followed by Art Modell, who owned the team from 1961 to 1995. Al Lerner then held ownership from 1998 to 2002, followed by Randy Lerner from 2002 to 2012. Currently, the team is owned by Jimmy and Dee Haslam, who have been in charge since 2012.
The team has won 8 league championships, 11 conference championships, and 12 division championships, but has yet to win a Super Bowl title.
Who owns the Cleveland Browns?
Since 2012, Jimmy and Dee Haslam have owned the Cleveland Browns.
Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, Jimmy Haslam is a businessman, sports executive, and philanthropist. Born on March 9, 1954, to parents Jim and Cynthia Haslam, he is 70 years old as of July 2024. After graduating high school, he enrolled at the University of Tennessee.
As of July 2024, he serves as the chairman of the Pilot Flying J truck stop chain. He also co-owns several sports teams, including the Cleveland Browns (NFL), the Columbus Crew (MLS), and a partial ownership stake in the Milwaukee Bucks (NBA). Additionally, he is a two-time MLS Cup champion, having secured victories in 2020 and 2023 as co-owner of the Columbus Crew. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous awards for his significant contributions to the business world.
Who are the co-owners of the Cleveland Browns?
Susan "Dee" Haslam, better known as Dee Haslam, is the wife of Jimmy Haslam and the co-owner of the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. Dee Haslam is a businesswoman, the CEO of the Haslam Sports Group, and the founder and executive producer of RIVR Media.
Raised on Long Island in her early years, Dee Haslam returned to Knoxville where she completed elementary school at Bearden Elementary and then attended middle school at Cedar Bluff. She spent one year at Farragut High School before transferring to Webb School of Knoxville. After completing her studies at Webb, Haslam attended The University of Tennessee, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
She married Jimmy Haslam on December 11, 1976, and became his business partner in 2012 after they acquired ownership of the Browns. As of July 2024, she co-owns the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS) and holds a stake in the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) alongside her husband.
Cleveland Browns Owner Net Worth
According to Forbes, Jimmy Haslam has an estimated net worth of $8 billion as of July 2024.
FAQ's On Cleveland Browns Owner
A. The Cleveland Browns were established on June 4, 1944.
A. The Cleveland Browns play their home games at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
A. The head coach of the Cleveland Browns is Kevin Stefanski.
A. As of July 2024, the Cleveland Browns have not won any Super Bowl titles.
