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This article details the history of the Baltimore Ravens, a professional American football team which plays in the National Football League. The Ravens were formed to fill in the void left by Baltimore's previous team, the Colts, who had controversially moved to Indianapolis.
The Baltimore Ravens were established in 1996 after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced plans in 1995 to relocate the franchise from Cleveland to Baltimore. [10]
Pre-Ravens History. 12/28/1946: Baltimore was awarded bankrupt Miami Seahawks franchise of the All-America Football Conference. Renamed Colts via a fan contest. 12/08/1949: AAFC /NFL reached...
Sep 16, 2024 · The Ravens originated when Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell decided to relocate his historic franchise, and he reached a deal with the city of Baltimore to move his team in 1996.
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The new NFL team in Baltimore became the Ravens on Friday, March 29, 1996. Learn about Ravens football history, including records, team stats, iconic players, hall of famers and more!
Feb 8, 2024 · Established in 1996, the Ravens play as a part of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division in the National Football League (NFL). The Ravens were established after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, wanted to relocate the team to Baltimore.
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The Ravens wasted no time earning their first victory in franchise history. In their inaugural regular season game, the Ravens defeated the Oakland Raiders, 19-14, on September 1, 1996. A Memorial Stadium record crowd of 64,124 witnessed the historic moment.
