Baltimore Ravens Information
The Baltimore Ravens franchise became part of the NFL in 1996. Although originally the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens were forced legally to enter the league as an expansion team. When owner Art Modell announced the decision to move the team to Baltimore, the city of Cleveland fought to keep the team name, colors, and previous history there. Cleveland officials said by 1999 they would once again have a team playing there. Art Modell had no choice but to comply and so began the Baltimore Ravens.
During the Raven's young tenure, they have made it to the playoffs five times and have one Super Bowl appearance and championship. Their playoff appearances include 2000, 2001, and 2003. The Super Bowl victory came in 2000 after defeating the Broncos, Titans, Raiders, and eventually the New York Giants to become kings of the NFL for a year.
In 2009, the Ravens finished at 9-7 and were eventually defeated in the Divisional Round by the current AFC champion Indianapolis Colts. The 2010 season saw the Ravens make the playoffs after a 12-4 regular season record, but they lost to the Steelers in the divisional round of the playoffs. In 2011, they made it back into the playoffs with a 12-4 record and first place in the division, but they lost to the Patriots in the Conference Championship. The team will look to continue their impressive play and make it back into the playoffs next season.
