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Est. 1996

Baltimore
Ravens

Former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed runs with the football.

Ed Reed - S - 61 Interceptions

AP via Gene J. Puskar

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The current team name was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem “The Raven” which was authored in Baltimore, Maryland.

Team History

  • After 12 seasons without a professional football team, Baltimore received its newest NFL franchise when the Ravens moved to the city in 1996.
  • Four years after the team’s inception, head coach Brian Billick led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2000 defeating the New York Giants, 34-7.
  • Head coach John Harbaugh and former quarterback Joe Flacco are the first coach and quarterback duo to win a playoff game in each of their first five seasons in the NFL.
  • The Baltimore Ravens won their second Super Bowl in 2013 in what has been dubbed “The Blackout Bowl” when a partial power outage suspended play for 34 minutes.
  • The Baltimore Ravens have established a reputation for strong defensive play with Hall of Fame players such as middle linebacker Ray Lewis and free safety Ed Reed making a big impact on the franchise’s Super Bowl wins.

Team Facts

  • Seasons: 29 (1996-2024)
  • Winningest Coach: (W-L-T): John Harbaugh (160-99-0)
  • Super Bowl Titles: 2
  • Record going into 2024 season: (W-L-T): 256-194-1
  • Playoff Record: 17-13
  • Most Career Yards Rushing: Jamal Lewis, 7,801 (2000-06)
  • Most Career Yards Passing: Joe Flacco, 38,245 (2008-18)
  • Most Career Receptions: Derrick Mason, 471 (2005-10)
  • Most Career Sacks: Terrell Suggs, 132.5 (2003-18)
  • Most Career Interceptions: Ed Reed, 61 (2002-12)
  • Most Career Points: Justin Tucker, 1,649 points (2012–24)
  • Current Team Owner: Steve Bisciotti

 

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