Browns Return Hype Sparks Fan Fatigue Across City
Cleveland sports fans face stacked headlines as the Browns comeback chatter dominates local media. Team optimism clashes with skepticism from longtime followers and casual readers alike.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1999
Page
15
Cleveland sports fans face stacked headlines as the Browns comeback chatter dominates local media. Team optimism clashes with skepticism from longtime followers and casual readers alike.
The piece notes African Americans curling into blond Afros as a style choice rather than politics. It profiles teens like Frank Sharpe and salon owner Akilah Hatchett, who argue hair expresses self and heritage, while others see the trend as a nod to 60s Black pride and resistance.
Vickie Wilkins, 19, left unable to speak after a 1993 asthma attack, communicates via an eye gaze computer donated by state Rep. Jim Pitts. She logs 20 minutes daily, mastering cursor control and spelling with eyes, while therapy and schooling continue. Her family, including mother Donna and therapists, note progress and daily challenges as she remains paralyzed and wheelchair-bound.
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