20 Years Ago: Naming Of The Ravens

On March 29, 1996, Art Modell revealed the name of Baltimore's new football franchise.

Watch the 50 greatest plays from Ray Lewis' legendary career.

The Ravens were born in 1996 without a name but with a pair of future Hall of Fame draft picks.

Learn how the Ravens' new steel shield was made locally at Baltimore Knife and Sword, and incorporated a piece of Baltimore history.

Owner Art Modell had a teary post-game celebration with his team, telling players, 'You've done me proud, and I'll never forget it.'

Ravens legends look back on the iconic Ravens-Steelers rivalry over the years.

Ravens legends put into words what makes the city of Baltimore a special place to work.

Matt Hasselbeck and the Seahawks got out to a 34-17 lead, but Baltimore stormed back for the improbable win.

John Harbaugh remembers how his rookie quarterback fought against the Dolphins in 2008.

The eventual Super Bowl squad only gave up 112 yards to Cleveland after allowing 86 on the opening drive.

Jonathan Ogden, Jamal Lewis and Jarret Johnson talk about the impact Ed Reed had in Baltimore.

The tight end's touchdown helped the Ravens over the hump in their Jaguars rivalry in the early 2000s.

Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Shannon Sharpe, Brian Billick and many more look back on the Ravens' 20 seasons.

A sneak peek into an hour-long special of 'Ravens Report' that looks back on the Ravens' 20 seasons.

The former Ravens TE barreled through Chargers LB Shawn Merriman for a game-winning touchdown in 2006.

The running back rushed for 295 yards against Cleveland, which was a single-game rushing record at the time.

A tribute video to the Hall of Fame tackle, who will be honored at home opener against Cincinnati.

The former Ravens TE took a short pass 96 yards for the only touchdown in a victory over the Raiders.

The future Hall of Fame linebacker remembers a game-changing play from the team's first game ever.

This history of Ravens football is rich, and great things can happen in the franchise's 20th season.

A tribute to the long-time Ravens kicker, who will be honored at the preseason game against Washington.

A tribute to former Ravens LB O.J. Brigance, who continues to inspire in his battle with ALS.

Justin Forsett modeled the 20th season logo that Ravens players will don on their jerseys in 2015.

Kevin Byrne explained that PSL owners voted for their favorite players to appear on season tickets.

For 10 seasons, John Mackey's brute power and breakaway speed as a tight end terrorized opposing defenses. He ranked #42 on the NFL's Top 100 players of all time list and the top tight end.