Deceased Browns Fan Last Request
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With me being a long time Lion's fan , I should include the same request. My friends from Cleveland had a good laugh.
Browns notes: Organization sends reps to fan?s funeral after obituary made headlines
By Nate Ulrich Beacon Journal sports writer
Beacon Journal sports writer
The Browns sent two representatives Tuesday to the memorial service of a die-hard fan and season-ticket holder whose witty obituary has garnered national attention for poking fun at his favorite football team.
Scott E. Entsminger, 55, of Mansfield, died July 4. His obituary in the Columbus Dispatch stated that, ?he respectfully requests six Cleveland Browns pallbearers so the Browns can let him down one last time.?
Browns director of communications Zak Gilbert said the team responded to the obituary by reaching out to Entsminger?s widow, Pat, who identified Hall of Famer Lou Groza as her late husband?s favorite player. The organization then sent Browns Backers manager Michele DeScioli and guest-relations manager of season tickets Rico Rivera to present the family with a customized jersey featuring Groza?s number, 76, and Entsminger?s name on the back, Gilbert said.
?We thought it would be a good thing to do just to let him know that we really appreciate all the support he gave us over the years,? Gilbert said.
Entsminger?s obituary described him as ?a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and season ticket holder? who ?wrote a song each year and sent it to the Cleveland Browns as well as offering other advice on how to run the team.
By Nate Ulrich Beacon Journal sports writer
Beacon Journal sports writer
The Browns sent two representatives Tuesday to the memorial service of a die-hard fan and season-ticket holder whose witty obituary has garnered national attention for poking fun at his favorite football team.
Scott E. Entsminger, 55, of Mansfield, died July 4. His obituary in the Columbus Dispatch stated that, ?he respectfully requests six Cleveland Browns pallbearers so the Browns can let him down one last time.?
Browns director of communications Zak Gilbert said the team responded to the obituary by reaching out to Entsminger?s widow, Pat, who identified Hall of Famer Lou Groza as her late husband?s favorite player. The organization then sent Browns Backers manager Michele DeScioli and guest-relations manager of season tickets Rico Rivera to present the family with a customized jersey featuring Groza?s number, 76, and Entsminger?s name on the back, Gilbert said.
?We thought it would be a good thing to do just to let him know that we really appreciate all the support he gave us over the years,? Gilbert said.
Entsminger?s obituary described him as ?a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and season ticket holder? who ?wrote a song each year and sent it to the Cleveland Browns as well as offering other advice on how to run the team.
Kinda classy of the Browns. Was hoping they would of sent some players as pallbearers,because they
( Browns ) had a hand in his demise. The funniest obit request I have ever read.
( Browns ) had a hand in his demise. The funniest obit request I have ever read.
Yes, they stopped just short of sending Jim Brown and Bernie Kosar. Not that Michelle DeScioli is any less of an honor to the deceased. :facepalm:
