Baltimore Ravens
Professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland
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| Team colors | Black, purple, metallic gold |
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| Mascot | Poe |
| Website | baltimoreravens.com |
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The team plays its home games at M&T Bank Stadium and is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.
History[edit | edit source]
The Baltimore Ravens were established in 1996, when Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced plans to relocate the franchise to Baltimore. As part of a settlement between the league and the city of Cleveland, Modell was required to leave the Browns' name, colors, and history in Cleveland for a replacement team and was allowed to take his players and personnel to Baltimore, where the team was named the Ravens via a fan contest, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem, "The Raven."
Achievements[edit | edit source]
The Ravens have been one of the more successful franchises since their inception, winning two Super Bowl championships: Super Bowl XXXV in 2000 and Super Bowl XLVII in 2012. They have also won two AFC Championships and six division titles.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable players in Ravens history include:
- Ray Lewis - A legendary linebacker and two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
- Ed Reed - A Hall of Fame safety known for his ball-hawking skills.
- Jonathan Ogden - The first-ever draft pick by the Ravens and a Hall of Fame offensive tackle.
- Joe Flacco - The quarterback who led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVII.
Rivalries[edit | edit source]
The Ravens have developed intense rivalries with several teams, most notably:
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Known as one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL.
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns
Stadium[edit | edit source]
The Ravens play their home games at M&T Bank Stadium, which is located in downtown Baltimore. The stadium is known for its fan-friendly amenities and has a seating capacity of approximately 71,000.
Mascot[edit | edit source]
The team's mascot is named Poe, after the famous poet Edgar Allan Poe, who spent part of his life in Baltimore.
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
The Ravens are heavily involved in the Baltimore community, with numerous outreach programs and charitable initiatives. The team supports various causes, including education, health, and youth football.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- National Football League
- American Football Conference
- Super Bowl
- Ray Lewis
- Ed Reed
- John Harbaugh
- M&T Bank Stadium
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Cleveland Browns
- Cincinnati Bengals
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