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City of Cleveland to hold 'Joe Thomas Day' for retired Cleveland Browns offensive tackle on 7/3/18

Mark your calendars!

In appreciation for his remarkable 11-year career with the Cleveland Browns, the city of Cleveland has announced that July 3, 2018 (7/3/18) will be Joe Thomas Day.

The date coincides with Thomas' number 73 that he wore for his entire career as a Brown.

Thomas announced his retirement on Wednesday. The future Hall of Famer was a 10-time Pro Bowler, 7-time All-Pro, and played an NFL-record 10,363 consecutive snaps.

In their posts on social media, the city referred to requests made by Browns fans to honor Thomas.

As a tribute to Thomas, the No. 10,363 will be added to the Browns' Ring of Honor this fall.

“One of the first ways we will acknowledge and honor his accomplishments is to enshrine the number 10,363 to recognize his consecutive snaps streak in the team’s Ring of Honor at a home game this season. It also won’t be long before he takes his rightful place down the road in Canton at the Pro Football Hall of Fame," owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam said.

More on Joe Thomas retirement:

JIMMY'S TAKE | We should be proud to say that Joe Thomas was a great Cleveland Brown

OPINION | Joe Thomas always shined during dark period in Cleveland Browns history

WKYC's 3-Point Play: Joe Thomas announces his retirement from the Cleveland Browns

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