An Epic Reply

First, a letter sent by an attorney to the Cleveland Brown football franchise, circa 1974, threatening litigation.

then

The reply from the Cleveland Browns:



The Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Stadium
Cleveland, OH

Gentlemen:

I am one of your season ticket holders who attends or tries to attend every game. It appears that one of the pastimes of several fans has become the sailing of paper airplanes generally made out of the game program. As you know, there is the risk of serious eye injury and perhaps an ear injury as a result of such airplanes. I am sure that this has been called to your attention and that several of your ushers and policemen witnessed the same.

Please be advised that since you are in a position to control or terminate such action on the part of fans, I will hold you responsible for any injury sustained by any person in my party attending one of your sporting events. It is hoped that this disrespectful and possibly dangerous activity will be terminated.

Very Truly Yours,

Dale O. Cox
Attorney at Law
Roetzel and Andress



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Dale O. Cox, Esquire
Roetzel and Andress
20th Floor
One Cascade Plaza
Akron, OH 44308

Dear Mr. Cox:

Attached is a letter that we received on November 19, 1974. I feel that you should be aware that some asshole is signing your name to stupid letters.

Very Truly Yours,

James N. Bailey
General Counsel
Cleveland Stadium Corporation
 
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