Cleveland to Recognize Bernie Kosar with Special Commemoration
Cleveland City Council is moving to honor former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar by designating a specific day in his honor. Introduced via File No. 1235-2026, the emergency resolution seeks to recognize Kosar's significant contributions and legacy within the city's sports history.
What's in the file
The emergency resolution, introduced by Council Member Kazy, proposes declaring October 13th as Bernie Kosar Day in the City of Cleveland. The document outlines several milestones in Kosar's career to justify the recognition:
- He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns as the number one overall pick in the 1985 supplemental draft.
- He made his first NFL regular season start for the Browns on October 13, 1985, in a victory over the Houston Oilers.
- He led the Browns to five consecutive postseason appearances from 1985 through 1989.
- He earned the nickname "Cardiac Kid" due to his performance in high-pressure games.
The resolution also directs the Clerk of Council to send official copies of the resolution to both Bernie Kosar and the Cleveland Browns. As an emergency measure, the resolution is designed to take effect immediately upon adoption by Council and approval by the Mayor, provided it receives a two-thirds affirmative vote.
Who may be affected
- Bernie Kosar
- Cleveland Browns
Status and timeline
The resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process:
- October 2, 2026: The resolution was introduced to the City Council.
- October 5, 2026: The resolution received its first reading and was referred to the Director of Law and the Committees on Finance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Residents can verify the details of this resolution by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Proposed Commemoration Date
- October 13th
- Status
- First Reading
Source record
- File
- 1235-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 1, 2026
Official documents
- 1235-2026-Kazy - Resolution declaring October 13th Bernie Kosar Day final
- FINAL VERSION City Record October 23, 2026 Page 103
Sources
- Former Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar files plan to liquidate; ex-wife wants a trustee to take over matters - cleveland.com
- 'He's been given a gift': Northeast Ohio transplant recipients share what Bernie Kosar may face on his journey | wkyc.com
- Quick jolt. Browns legend Bernie Kosar starts a Northeast Ohio coffee business