Baltimore Ravens
Professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland
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
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
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
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
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
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
The team's mascot is named Poe, after the famous poet Edgar Allan Poe, who spent part of his life in Baltimore.
Community Involvement
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
- 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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