CLEVELAND, Ohio — There was one very unexpected catch at FirstEnergy Stadium Thursday night, and people are wondering if he was also a good luck charm.
An opossum showed up in section 101 at just around 7:30 p.m.
Update: there’s an opossum in section 101 with security trying to corral it. Tonight is the night.
— Mike (@bluemike5577) September 20, 2018
A Browns fan captured the little guy, grabbed it by its tail, and carefully put it in a box provided by a stadium employee.
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As we all know, after a winless streak lasting 635 days, the Browns staged a comeback to beat New York Jets 21-17 in Cleveland. The victory was made all the bit sweeter by an inspirational debut by quarterback Baker Mayfield.
Many soon took to social media, crediting the “Browns Rally Opossum” for the win.
Something special happens when these critters invade Ohio sporting events #Browns #MudHens #RallyOpossum https://t.co/JiGLAHfOVi
— Erie SeaWolves (@erie_seawolves) September 21, 2018
@Browns win!!! Thanks to @bakermayfield and the #rallyopossum pic.twitter.com/mBKoeZ2fEF
— jackbnimbull (@Jackonetwo) September 21, 2018
There’s only one explanation for the @browns win…… #RallyOpossum
— Nick C (@KGB_Nick) September 21, 2018
@Browns that opossum better damn well be at all home games. #rallyopossum
— Stefanski ate yor baby (@NFLBuddah) September 21, 2018
And the little guy already has his own Twitter page. It was pretty active by Friday morning.
Anybody save me a #BudLight #Browns
— Browns Opossum (@OpossumBrowns) September 21, 2018
CLEVELAND!!!!!!! THIS WAS FOR YOU!!!!!!!! #BrownsOpossum #AwesomeOpossum #Browns
— Browns Opossum (@OpossumBrowns) September 21, 2018
#Steelers are in last place. Mainly because they don’t have an opossum. #BrownsOpossum #Browns
— Browns Opossum (@OpossumBrowns) September 21, 2018
There are already T-shirts with the little guy’s likeness on the market:
Good morning, Cleveland. 🤗 https://t.co/RiWp8PESAc#VictoryPossum #PossumPound pic.twitter.com/0pHekHbhVt
— Fresh Brewed Tees (@FreshBrewedTees) September 21, 2018
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