How Long Have the Baltimore Ravens Been Ruining Our Sundays (in a Good Way)?
Let's talk about the Baltimore Ravens. You know, that football team that decided to show up in 1996 and completely shake up the NFL? Yeah, those guys.
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A Brief History of Recency
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of their age, let’s be honest: the Ravens feel like they’ve been around forever, right? Like they're some grizzled veterans of the league. But nope! They’re actually quite the youngsters.
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Imagine this: the year is 1996. *NSYNC is still a thing, Tamagotchis are ruling the world, and the Cleveland Browns are about to pull a fast one. That’s right, the team decided to pack up and move to Baltimore. Heartbroken Cleveland fans were left in the cold, but hey, at least they got a new team out of it.
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Enter the Baltimore Ravens. A phoenix rising from the ashes, if you will. Or, more accurately, a team rising from the ashes of a heartbroken city. And boy, did they rise.
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From Rookies to Super Bowl Champs
It's mind-boggling to think that a team that’s basically still in diapers has managed to snag two Super Bowl rings. But that’s exactly what the Ravens did. In 2001 and 2013, they proved that age is just a number (or, in this case, a year).
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So, to answer the burning question: The Baltimore Ravens have been a team since 1996. That means they’re celebrating their silver anniversary this year. Can you believe it? A quarter of a century of purple and black terror.
The Ravens: Young, Yet Fearsome
It’s kind of crazy to think about. While other teams are digging through their grandpa’s old game film for inspiration, the Ravens are still figuring out what kind of music they like. Yet, there they are, consistently being one of the top teams in the league.
It’s like that kid in high school who was a total goofball but then suddenly turned into a ripped, intelligent, and charming human being. We’re all just sitting here wondering, "How did that happen?" In the case of the Ravens, we're still trying to figure out how a relatively young team has become such a force to be reckoned with.
How to Raven
- How to become a Ravens fan: Easy! Just love football, appreciate a good defense, and enjoy watching grown men hit each other really hard.
- How to survive a Ravens game: Layer up! Baltimore winters can be brutal, and the passion of the fans is even hotter.
- How to impress a Ravens fan: Know your stats, understand the complex beauty of a blitz, and be prepared to argue about Ray Lewis vs. Ed Reed.
- How to cope with Ravens heartbreak: Find a loyal companion (preferably a dog), stock up on ice cream, and remember, there’s always next season.
- How to celebrate a Ravens victory: Loudly. Very loudly. With your fellow fans.
So, there you have it. The Baltimore Ravens: young, wild, and incredibly successful. Who would have thought?
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