When we think of one of the best teams in the NFL the name Baltimore Ravens certainly does come to mind. Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team which is based in Baltimore. The Ravens were established in 1996 after Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns announced his plans to relocate the franchise from Cleveland to Baltimore. Modell as a part of the settlement had to leave the Browns' history, team colors, and records in Cleveland. Although Art Modell was allowed to take his team to Baltimore, he would then form an expansion team which is now known as the Baltimore Ravens.
In 2004 The Ravens were bought by Steve Bisciotti and since then the value of the team has only been going up. The Ravens are worth over $2.98 billion which makes them one of the most valued teams in the NFL not only that in 2021 the Ravens were ranked at 33rd in the most valuable franchises in the world. The Ravens since their beginning have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL since 2000 they have appeared in 14 playoff games and have won two Super Bowls in 2001 and 2013. They are the only second team that has been undrafted in multiple Super Bowl appearances. The Ravens have been led by many great coaches and John Harbaugh is their current head coach; he joined the Ravens in 2008 and is the longest-serving head coach in the Raven's history.
There is no doubt that the Baltimore Ravens are one of the top teams in the NFL because of their head coaches and team coordination but these are not the only reasons for the success of the Ravens. The fanbase of the Baltimore Ravens is considered as one of the most passionate fan bases in the entire NFL they have been supporting their teams no matter what happens. They cheer them through the good times and show their support during difficult times.
Baltimore Ravens' Poe
The official Mascot of the Baltimore Ravens is Poe, the Ravens introduced Poe in 1998. Poe was named after the famous Baltimore poet Edgar Allan Poe. Originally Poe was one of the three mascots of the Ravens, "Edgar", "Allan", and "Poe" were known as the Raven Brothers. Poe is known for his lazy but very enjoying and lovable personality.
In 2008 the Ravens decided to retire Edgar and Allan, which ultimately made Poe the sole mascot of the Ravens. Poe is usually known for showing his love and pride for his city. Poe never misses a chance to dance for no reason. Poe usually goes around the town to local schools to read stories to the young students he also helps students with their reading. Poe is adored by young fans because of his charming personality. Poe's main goal is to support his team and spread positive messages among fans of all ages.
The Person behind the costume of the mascot Poe is Brandon Williams and has worked with the Ravens since 2000. Willaims has stated multiple times that people think it is easy to be a mascot but it's not, the atmosphere inside the costume is totally different from what you see on the outside. Poe has also stated that the key to being a mascot is to stay hydrated. In the 2022 season, Poe suffered an injury due to which Edgar and Allan were brought out of retirement.
FAQs
A. The name of the person behind the mascot Poe is Brandon Williams.
A. The name was chosen by the Ravens as a sign of honor for the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe.
A. The salary of the Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe is around $60,000 annually.
A. Poe was introduced by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996.
