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'Greatest game' ignited NFL legacy
The image did not add up in Raymond Berry's mind. There he was, sharing a moment of purest fulfillment with his Baltimore Colts teammates as they left Yankee Stadium on Dec. 28, 1958. World champions! They could call themselves that after beating the...Tags: Tom Landry, Bert Bell, Sports Illustrated, ESPN (tv network), Documentary (genre)
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Modell tribute tops NFL meetings agenda
Sun StaffPALM BEACH, Fla. - The start of this year's owners meetings was a mixture of smiles, tears and goodbyes for Art Modell. In his final league-wide event, the Ravens' outgoing owner was saluted at two meetings - the opening session before all league...Tags: Frank Sanders, Steve Bisciotti, Dan Rooney, National Football League, Jim Brown
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Modell doesn't look back
Sun StaffDon't expect Art Modell to look back over the past 43 years and get misty-eyed. Don't expect him to exult over the highs: the Ravens' Super Bowl championship, the 31 years as chairman of the NFL's broadcast committee, the launching of Monday Night...Tags: Bankruptcy, Steve Bisciotti, Paul Brown, Martin O'Malley, National Football League
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Modell agrees to sell Ravens
Sun StaffArt Modell's 38-year run at the top of American sports has apparently entered its final years, as the Ravens team owner has agreed to relinquish his franchise to a new investor as soon as 2004. The venerable sportsman, once a confidant of commissioners...Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Business, Values, National Football League, Contracts
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If Lewis cleared, no NFL action?
Sun StaffNFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue indicated yesterday that he will take no action against Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis if he's acquitted on murder charges in Atlanta. When Tagliabue was asked at the end of the annual two-day May NFL owners meeting here...Tags: Murder, Ray Lewis, Dan Rooney, Basketball, National Football League
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In final season, Modell leaves a lasting legacy
Sun StaffDecades before the tortuous franchise move and the triumph of a Super Bowl, Ravens owner Art Modell's emotional ties with football became rooted in Roy Lumpkin. At age 9, Modell walked a couple of miles to save on car fare and squeezed out a quarter to...Tags: Matt Stover, Employees, Orlando Brown, Frank Sanders, Ray Lewis
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SUPER RAVENS
Sun ReporterOAKLAND, Calif. - Baltimore football fans are going to have to bone up on their Roman numerals over the next XIV days, because the Ravens are headed for Super Bowl XXXV. The Ravens scored a historic 16-3 victory over the Oakland Raiders at Network...Tags: San Diego Chargers, John Elway, Kerry Collins, National Football League, Jon Gruden
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Lifelong service to pro football should land Modell spot in Hall
NEW ORLEANS -- If Ravens owner Art Modell is not selected for Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, it would be an affront to the man, the game and the NFL. He deserves to be enshrined as much as any player or other administrator/owner, including Tex...Tags: Dan Rooney, Larry Webster, Johnny Unitas, Cleveland Clinic, National Football League
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Pro Football Hall fumbles in shunning of Modell
THE ABSENCE OF Ravens owner Art Modell's name from the list of 15 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003 was expected. There is still too much passion and, in some cases, disdain when his name is mentioned. It's a shame....Tags: Cal Ripken, Cincinnati Bengals, John Mackey, Chicago Bears, Paul Brown
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Does the official NFL football have a name?
The Fabulous ForumFOOTBALL URBAN LEGEND: The NFL's official football has a name. Giving names to inanimate objects is a tradition that has been going on for centuries, from the christening of vessels on their way to sea to the guy down the...... -
Mike Francesa, Chris Russo diss Bob Glauber's list
WatchdogI just returned from Michael Strahan's retirement news conference. I'm like the alum who keeps coming back to hang out with his old pals, sleep on a couch in the fraternity lodge and sleep late while everyone goes to class.......Tags: Michael Strahan
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Long-time Giants broadcaster Dick Lynch dies at 72
WatchdogDick Lynch, a former Giants defensive back and radio broadcaster for the team whose association with the organization spanned 50 years, has died at age 72, several people familiar with Lynch's situation said Wednesday morning. Lynch had been absent from.....Tags: Multi-Sport Events, Phil Rizzuto, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, National Football League
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