For the past 25 years, Jim Donovan has been synonymous with Browns football and the city of Cleveland. His undeniable imprint made on fans across the world with his passionate narration on game days has built a remarkable legacy. Forever “The Voice of the Browns.” Thank you.


For the past 25 years, Jim Donovan has been synonymous with Browns football and the city of Cleveland. His undeniable imprint made on fans across the world with his passionate narration on game days has built a remarkable legacy.

Forever “The Voice of the Browns.” Thank you.

34 comments
  1. this makes me sad. his calls are stuff of legend

    i hope the browns can do something like Jim Strong shirts/merch that proceeds can go to the charity of Jim’s choosing

  2. The game of football just got a lot worse today. Get well soon Jim, the fans, the city of Cleveland and the world loves you.

    Kick cancer’s ass Jim.

  3. Awful news, Jim is a legend. Fuck cancer, hope Jim can beat that bastard once again, and browns radio play-by-play will never be the same

  4. This is the worst 😭 I went to camp as a kid with his daughter Meghan and they are are the best most kind people.

  5. Jim can’t catch a break this is awful, I was upset hes not calling the games but even more upset when I found out why.

  6. This absolutely sucks. Sucks that he’ll never call the Browns winning Super Bowl. Just devastating that the cancer is back and it does not sound great. Thoughts and prayers go out to the best play by play man in the NFL

  7. Life isn’t fair. I thought he sounded off during the preseason but wrote it off due to him not being on TV anymore and needing to warm himself up. Wishful thinking, really. I’m so sad. 

    Edit: needs to be in the ring of honor. 

  8. Damn I’m for real fighting back tears. He’s been the voice of the Browns my entire life as a fan. There were many times throughout high school and college where I had to work Sundays and I would have headphones in listening to Jimmy. His voice feels like family, I wish him and his family the best with the continued fight and pray for his peace and comfort

  9. GOAT. Thanks to him for everything. I hope he is able to fight on and enjoy the time with his family. Sucks to hear him hang it up but it is all our time eventually. <3

  10. Had the pleasure of meeting Jim once upon a time. Unbelievably kind human being.

    I don’t care if he never calls another game. I just want him to be healthy.

  11. Seems with the how swift this announcement was and how he plainly states he’s done calling Browns games, it really does feel like he’s not doing well at all. And unfortunately might not have much time left. This is so awful

  12. Heartbreaking. Seeing clips with his voice in them all these years was always so comforting in a way.

  13. This breaks my heart. I really hope he can kick cancer’s ass and be around for a Brown’s Super Bowl. He deserves it the most

  14. Being a Browns fan has its ups and downs. But through all that, Jimmy D has always been a constant source of pure joy. Nothing gets me hyped for this team like listening to Jim. There’s a reason they put his voice on just about every highlight clip they post online. This hurts, but Jim deserves to spend time with his family. Take all my energy for a successful recovery, you absolute treasure.

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