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The Arrival and Beginning of the Baltimore Ravens
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Cleveland announces intention to move to Baltimore
The Cleveland Browns announce intention to move to Baltimore for the 1996 season. -
NFL approves move
NFL approves franchise move -
Marchibroda is hired
Ted Marchibroda is named the first head coach of the Ravens, he was formerly hired as the Baltimore Colts’ coach 25 years and 1 day prior -
The new franchise is named... the Ravens!
The franchise is named the Ravens because of a Baltimore Sun poll -
Owings Mills facility is opened
Ravens opened Owings Mills training facility and start the offseason program -
The Ravens' 1st Draft
Ravens select Johnathon Ogden(4th pick) and Ray Lewis (26th pick) in the first round in their first NFL Draft -
The 1st Season Begins
The Ravens begin their 1st ever regular season at Memorial Stadium against the Oakland Raiders, they win 19-14 -
The 1st Season ends
The Ravens concluded the season with a 4-12 record and a 24-21 loss to the Houston Oilers. They were 4-4 at home and 0-8 on the road -
The 1997 Draft
Ravens select Peter Boulware with the 4th pick in the draft, he goes on to win Defensive Rookie of the Year -
The 2nd Season Begins
Ravens defeat the Tennessee Oilers 36-10, start the season 3-1 -
Final Game in Memorial Stadium
The Ravens play their last game in Memorial Stadium and defeat the Oilers, every home game of the ’97 season was sold out -
Last Game of the '97 Season
Ravens finish the season 6-9-1, Ogden and Lewis make it to the Pro Bowl -
New Year, New Stadium
The Ravens open the season in their new stadium at Camden Yards (later named the PSINet Stadium) with a packed house against the Steelers, they lose 20-13 -
'98 Season Ends
The Ravens finish the season 6-10 and do not renew Ted Marchibroda’s contract, six Ravens are elected to the Pro Bowl: Peter Boulware, Jermaine Lewis, Ray Lewis, Michael McCrary, Jonathan Ogden and Bennie Thompson -
Billick Gets Hired
The Ravens agree to a 6-year contract with Brian Billick who becomes the second coach in Ravens history -
The Ravens' 1st Shutout
The Ravens recorded their 1st-ever shutout, a 22-0 win over Cincinnati. The victory gave the Ravens a franchise-high 8 victories. 5 players (LB Peter Boulware, LB Ray Lewis, DE Michael McCrary, T Jonathan Ogden and S Rod Woodson) were named to the Pro Bowl. The Ravens' defense finished ranked 2nd in the NFL, and in the team's 6-3 finish, -
Bisciotti Buys Ravens
NFL owners approved the sale of 49% of the Ravens to Anne Arundel County (MD) business executive Steve Bisciotti. In it, Bisciotti had an option to purchase the remaining 51% for $325 million in 2004. -
Super Bowl Season Begins
The Ravens opened the 2001 season with a 16-0 win at Pittsburgh in their last visit to Three Rivers Stadium on 9/3. They won 3 of their 1st 4 games, including a dramatic 39-36 win over Jacksonville (their 1st win over the Jaguars) and a 37-0 shutout over Cincinnati -
The Ravens' 1st Playoff Win
Art Modell was honored in pre-game ceremonies for his 40 years of ownership, and later that day was rewarded with the Ravens' 1st playoff berth, defeating San Diego, 24-3. -
The AFC Championship
The Ravens defeated the Denver Broncos, 21-3, in an AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at PSINet Stadium, the 1st home playoff game in Baltimore since 1977. Jamal Lewis rushed for 110 yards on 30 carries and scored twice, while the defense allowed Denver's rushing attack only 42 yards on the ground -
Super Bowl XXXV
The Ravens defeated the New York Giants, 34-7, to capture their 1st World Championship in Super Bowl XXXV, played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. Ray Lewis was named Super Bowl MVP and only Ron Dixon's 97-yard KOR for a TD averted a shutout against the Giants. A Super Bowl record was set when 3 TDs were scored in a span of 36 seconds, including Duane Starks' 49-yard INT return and Jermaine Lewis' 84-yard KOR.