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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
My parents moved from the Middle East to baltimore over 50 years ago. I was born in Baltimore (even though I moved to Atlanta in 95), it is the city where our new family roots start in the states; as all my sibilings and me were born in Baltimore.
Forever a city I will be grateful, just for the fact of knowing I was born in the States.
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02-25-2013, 11:57 AM #63Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
Great thread so far. I'm surprise at the balance we have between young and old posters. The variance in age groups complement each other quite well and is just another reason why this board remains classy, civilized and full of unique insight (most of the time).
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02-25-2013, 01:02 PM #65Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
I think I was at that game, at that time the Steeler fans where everywhere. I think alot of football fans in this area didnt have a team became Steeler fans and Baltimore lost south Pennsylvania fans. I remember that game Bam Morris ran wild over the Steelers that day. Now, you hardly see any Steeler fans at Raven games like you used to, some show up but they keep quiet out of fear.
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02-25-2013, 01:08 PM #66Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
Sorry about your father. I was also an Oiler fan when the Colts left, not a diehard fan like with the Colts but I enjoyed watching Houston play. I still cant beleive they lost that playoff game to Buffalo. You, me and Harv became Oiler fans that's funny. I used to root for the Oilers when they played Pittsburgh in the playoffs in the late 70's...they got robbed in Pittsburgh once on a bad call in the endzone to Renfro for a TD. The Oilers actually played the Colts in the final game of the Baltimore Colts and the Oiler QB was Oliver Luck. Glad you didn't cave into being a Steeler fan.
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
When I moved to Maryland the Colts were already gone so I had no allegiance. My boss was a Redskin season ticket holder and he was also a drunk so he would tie one on every Sat night and I'd end up with his tickets. Went to many games in that old stadium.
When Baltimore got the Ravens, my son wanted to go. Bought tickets to the first game and we were hooked. Never looked back and it's been an awesome ride.
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02-25-2013, 01:33 PM #68
Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
I remember as a kid going to my first Colts game, watching Mike freaking Pagel stumble around like a newborn deer, suffering through a cold, damp day, as Raul Allegre was the only offense....and loved every minute of it because it was a pro game in a pro stadium.
Then, 3 months later they are gone.
12 years later, I know never to take a home game for granted, and instantly become a Raven fan for life!
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02-25-2013, 02:12 PM #69
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
I'm one of the "youngins", but I like to keep up on my history, and I DO remember local hardware stores!
For those that were around in the heyday when players had regular jobs...were they mobbed by people like you see with Joe Flacco and Torrey Smith and etc in public now? The only times I've come anywhere close to interacting with players in public was one time, Todd Heap was picking up food from Bob Evans in Westminster during TC (Waitress told someone about it, he was trying VERY hard to stay out of the light, had his hat pulled way down on his head, but his size was a dead giveaway), and Haloti Ngata shopping in the Shoppers in Westminster a few years ago. Both times, I respected their privacy and, after getting a good chance to gawk from afar, left them alone.
My son is pretty universally accepting of football teams, but is mainly between Ravens and Redskins (due to my inlaws). I do feel a LITTLE bad that he's asking to go to a Redskins game now and I flat out told him I won't take him :-P My in laws keep saying shit about taking him to a game, and I kind've want them to put up or shut up with that crap. They don't say it to him, but they can't offer that to him and then not do it. I'll gladly take him to a Ravens game, but I'm not going and taking him to a Redskins game unless someone's going to pay for my tickets..
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“When I think of a Baltimore Raven - we go in there, we take your lunch box, we take your sandwich, we take your juice box, we take your applesauce, and we take your spork and we break it. And we leave you with an empty lunch. That’s the Baltimore Raven way.” - Steve Smith Sr.
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
Born and Raised in the City. Left 10 years ago to serve. Still a die hard fan, no matter where I go. Hard to find Ravens gear anywhere but Md, but I still wear my colors with pride. Ravens fans are rare in the states I have lived in the past 10, Hawaii, Colorado, Georgia. I prefer it that way, keep the fair weather fans away.
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02-26-2013, 08:11 PM #71Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: What's the story of why you're a Baltimore Ravens fan?
I have the same problem here in Arizona. I usually have my stuff shipped to me. Even now, there's more GB, NE and Steeler crap in the stores. Pisses me the hell off. If I were a die hard Cardinals fan, I'm afraid I'd get arrested in one of these stores. This place will never have an identity of it's own.
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02-26-2013, 08:13 PM #72
I was 8 years old when the Colts split. My grandfather, uncles, father... All huge Colts fans. And while I was able to appreciate the history of the franchise, they were not particularly good prior to their departure and during my formative football years.
During the absence of NFL football in Baltimore, I paid attention to the Steelers, but was never a real fan. I simply followed the league as a casual observer and waited for spring when the Orioles started playing.
When the Ravens arrived, I was all in immediately. I am a homer. I will cheer for any sport that represents my city.I'm normally not a praying man, but if you're up there, please save me Superman!
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