Ravens, Not Rabbits: The Curious Case of Baltimore's Team Name
So, you're wondering what the Baltimore Ravens were called before they were the Baltimore Ravens, huh? Well, buckle up, because this is a tale as old as time... or at least as old as the late 90s.
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A Brief History of Not Being the Ravens
Before the Baltimore Ravens were soaring through the NFL, they were... well, they didn't exist. Let's rewind a bit. In the grand scheme of football history, the Ravens are relative newcomers. They burst onto the scene in 1996, like a particularly aggressive crow at a picnic.
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But why "Ravens"? You might be wondering. It's not like Baltimore was overrun with these feathery freeloaders. The answer lies in the poetic mind of Edgar Allan Poe, a Baltimore boy who had a knack for writing gloomy poems about birds that say "Nevermore." The team's owners, clearly fans of dramatic literature, decided a name inspired by Poe would be fitting. And so, the Ravens were born.
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Almost, But Not Quite
Before the final decision on "Ravens," there were other contenders. Can you imagine a world where the Baltimore Marauders or the Baltimore Mustangs were a thing? We shudder at the thought. Some brave souls even suggested "Americans," which, while patriotic, doesn't exactly scream "fierce football team."
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Ultimately, the Ravens won out. And thank goodness for that. Can you imagine trying to cheer for the Marauders? It sounds like a villainous biker gang, not a football team.
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The Ravens: A Poetic Choice
So, there you have it. The Baltimore Ravens were once just a twinkle in the eye of a marketing team. They emerged from a pool of potential names, triumphant and ready to take on the NFL. And they've been making us proud ever since.
Fun fact: The Ravens' colors, purple and black, are also inspired by Poe's poem "The Raven." Who knew football was so literary?
How to Raven Like a Pro
Now that you know the story behind the name, it's time to embrace your inner Raven fan. Here are a few tips:
- How to understand the appeal of purple: It's not just a color, it's a lifestyle choice.
- How to perfect the "Ravens claw" gesture: Practice makes perfect.
- How to memorize the lyrics to "Black and Blue": Mandatory for any true fan.
- How to resist the urge to say "Nevermore" after every loss: It's tough, but you can do it.
- How to appreciate the genius of the name "Ravens": It's a Poe-etry in motion.
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