The Big Apple Browns Backers of NYC have announced that Vice-President Sean Martin is resigning from his post at the end of October, 2020.
Dedicated Backer, Alex Koontz, will take over as VP effective immediately.
Serving as VP of the Big Apple Browns Backers the last 5 years, Sean has been a beacon of happiness & positivity every game day no matter the outcome.
Words can’t describe how much we’ll miss Sean so we got former Browns coach Hue Jackson to do it for us!
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2020 will be the 10th year for the Big Apple Browns Backers, the ONLY Cleveland Browns Backer location in New York City and arguably the rowdiest chapter in the entire country.
We’re a crazy bunch and like our CLE sports misery mixed with a healthy dose of alcohol and tomfoolery.
We’ve worked hard to build an amazing community of Cleveland fans living in NYC and pride ourselves on welcoming all Browns fans into our flock.
Visiting the Big Apple for the weekend? Cleveland-native that recently moved to NYC? Please JOIN US for one of our watch parties!
We’ve got a massive & gorgeous viewing site located at The Liberty bar, with lots food & drink specials and a dedicated wait-staff.
Here’s everything you need to know about enjoying your Sunday with the Big Apple Browns Backers:
2020 marks our 10th season as a Browns Backers bar in NYC! We are the ONLY Cleveland Browns Backer location in New York City and the most exciting (and rowdiest) chapter in the entire country.
Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we’re sure you have many questions.
Short answer: YES, we’re still having watch parties with lots of outdoor seating, 25% occupancy for indoor dining, dozens of TVs only playing the Browns, a full menu plus drink & food specials.
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For the first time ever, you can now buy our Big Apple Browns Backers t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts & tank-tops online!
We priced these shirts with as little margin as possible to keep them friendly on your wallet. Any profit we make will be donated to an animal rescue organization located here in New York City — last season, we donated over $2,300, raised from the charity auction at our Jets welcome party.
Another reason for the move online is to ensure we’re being as safe as possible with the ongoing COVID-19 situation. No more digging through a box of t-shirts at the bar to find the right size & color. These items are printed-on-demand and shipped directly to you.
Right now, we’ve got a bunch of styles in various colors:
What are you waiting for? Buy them for yourself, your family or that special-someone you’re trying to trick into becoming a Brown’s fan.
The 2020 season will be our 10th year in NYC and we’ve got some exciting news!
We’ve moved our Cleveland Browns Backers Bar to a massive new location: The Liberty bar, just one block from Herald Square.
The Liberty
29 W. 35th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave)
New York, NY 10001
» Click here for Map
We’ve got the entire place at The Liberty (upstairs and downstairs) with over 150-200 seats both at tables and the massive center bar (sits 30-40), loads of standing room (up to 200+) and most importantly: absolutely no other fans & no other games being shown on Sundays!
Our new location is very easy to get to via public transit:
– 1 block from Herald Square (B, D, F, M & N, Q, R, W)
– two blocks from 34th – Penn Station (1, 2, 3)
– two blocks from 33rd – NJ Path transit
You’ll love our new Cleveland safe-haven, with over 12 giant TVs, 3 massive projectors and full game-day audio (only playing the Cleveland Browns), a full bar and a team of dedicated waitresses. Lots of beers on tap and great food & drink specials season long.
As always, no reservations during the regular season for Browns games – so make sure you come early if you want a specific table. Doors open 90 minutes before kickoff!
We’ll also be hosting TWO Cleveland Browns games in the Big Apple vs the Jets & Giants, with Welcome Party & Tailgate details forthcoming once the schedule is confirmed.
Many thanks to the 1,200+ Cleveland Browns fans who joined our tailgate party at MetLife Stadium before the Jets game on Monday Night Football.
One member of the Browns organization described it as “one of the largest Browns tailgates at a visiting stadium I’ve ever seen!”
An even bigger thank you to the GNATS Tailgaters from the Lake Front Airport in Cleveland who made the trip to NYC to help us co-host the tailgate. Without them, that amazing party wouldn’t have been possible.
Kudos to Larry and his Muni-Lot bus crew, who against all odds, managed to find a parking spot in mid-town Manhattan directly in front of the bar during our Welcome Party. If that isn’t divine intervention, we don’t know what is.
And a big shout-out to everyone who attended our Sunday night Welcome Party at our home bar, Brother Jimmy’s Murray Hill. Thank you to the entire staff at Bro J’s, who shut down their entire restaurant to accommodate our massive private party — you guys rock. Photos from that event are below.
Throughout the weekend, our events raised over $2,000 for a local pet adoption charity in NYC.
» View the Welcome Party Photo Album on Facebook
» Download individual photos from Google Drive
P.S. We’re still waiting for members of the Cleveland Browns ownership team to apologize for bailing on both our events. Don’t worry guys, we’ll be happy to install a new WIN FRIDGE stocked with not-Bud-Light in honor of your lack of attendance & support.
