Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam finally slammed rumors claiming that he considered trading his ownership of the Browns for a stake in their hometown's team, the Tennessee Titans. As if to prove his commitment to the team, the 61-year-old even recently put up his mansion in Knoxville, Tennessee for sale.
According to Realtor, the property was under the ownership of Haslam since 1996 when he acquired it for $1.4 million. Famous local architect Charles Barber designed the house in the 1920s along with other houses near the Tennessee River.
Its location is quite strategic as it is situated right smack at the bend of the river in the Knoxville area. This gives the house a scenic view of the river.
When Haslam purchased the 10,000 square feet real estate, he spent around 20 years trying to renovate the Tudor architectural gem to its original glory, which has a total of 17 rooms.
The house has five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and four half bathrooms. It also has a master bedroom on the main level.
Among the other rooms in the house are the breakfast room, family room, workshop, a den that could be converted to a study, an office that could also double as a bedroom, laundry and utility room, storage room, and a sunroom.
If the areas inside the house is not enough to warrant an activity, one could simply step out and enjoy the view of the mountains and lake by the covered porch.
There is also a swimming pool where one could cool down from the Tennessee heat.
The house is up for sale for $4.9 million.
With Haslam's Tennessee abode open to buyers, it cements his commitment to stay with the Browns amid rumors of him moving to Tennessee, reported Cleveland.com.
A recent report made by Jason LaCanfora for CBS Sport sparked rumors that Haslam wants out of Cleveland. However, the Browns owner said that there is "zero basis" to the claim.
"You can question the news we've made, but I don't think you can question our commitment to the Browns, the city of Cleveland, Northeast Ohio. Dee's been super involved in the community. I'm getting involved," shared Haslam.
He added, "We're totally committed to the community but most of all to turn around the football team because the single best thing we can do is turn around the Browns. I just think it's very irresponsible."
A recent report on the Cleveland Browns labeled the team as "toxic" and "dysfunctional" as well as accused Haslam as the one behind the team's problems.
