Baltimore: The City That Lost Its Football Soul
Hold onto your helmets, folks! We're diving into the gridiron drama of Baltimore's football history. It's a tale of heartbreak, triumph, and a whole lot of waiting around. So, let's get this party started!
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| How Many Years Did Baltimore Not Have A Football Team |
The Good Old Days (or Not So Good)
Back in the day, Baltimore was all about the Colts. They were like the Brad Pitts of the NFL – everyone loved them. But then, bam, owner Robert Irsay decided to pack his bags and move the whole shebang to Indianapolis. It was like breaking up with your high school sweetheart – brutal. Can you imagine the heartbreak? The city was devastated. It was like losing a limb, only worse, because limbs can grow back, but football teams? Not so much.
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So, there we were, Baltimore, a city without a football team. It was a dark time. People started wearing black, listening to sad music, and probably blamed it on the crabs. It was a real downer.
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The Long, Lonely Years
Twelve long, lonely years passed. Can you imagine? Twelve years without a team to cheer for, to cry about, to blame for your Monday blues. It’s like being in a never-ending football purgatory. But then, a miracle happened.
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The Ravens Rise From the Ashes
In 1996, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the Baltimore Ravens were born. It was like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and your birthday all rolled into one. The city erupted in joy. People were hugging strangers, crying tears of happiness, and probably eating too many crab cakes.
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So, to answer the burning question: Baltimore went 12 years without a football team. It was a tough stretch, but it made the return of football even sweeter.
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How to Get Over the Loss of Your Favorite Football Team?
- Find a new hobby: Knitting, stamp collecting, or even learning to play the ukulele can be surprisingly therapeutic.
- Adopt a new team: Hey, someone has to win, right?
- Start your own fantasy football league: This way, you're in control of the outcome.
- Focus on other sports: Basketball, baseball, hockey – there are plenty of other games to enjoy.
- Accept it and move on: Life goes on, even without football.
Remember, every cloud has a silver lining, and in Baltimore's case, that lining was purple and black.
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