Why did Baltimore name their football team the "Ravens."?

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2006-12-10 11:31:51 · 5 answers · asked by ndndaydreamer 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)

Edgar Allan Poe was from Baltimore and of course he wrote the poem "The Raven".

2006-12-10 12:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by biggieou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Edgar Allen Poe is from Baltimore and wrote the famous novel The Raven!

2006-12-10 20:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

From Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven"
He's a Baltimorean.

2006-12-11 20:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cuddly Lez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It was to honor Edgar Allen Poe. I believe it was a naming contest although I am not sure.

2006-12-10 20:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

edgar allen poe is baltimore born and buried. also, it was better than the alternatives

2006-12-12 18:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by Byron W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋