If you are one of the local football fans who has been chomping at the bit to see the Baltimore Ravens in action since the 2011-12 season closed, you might not have to wait another four months to do so - several of the purple-clothed heroes will be at Ripken Stadium Sunday for the Lardarius Webb Charity Softball Classic.
In addition to Webb, who began organizing the games in 2010, Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice, wide receiver Torrey Smith, tight end Ed Dickson, cornerback Jimmy Smith, cornerback Cary Williams and wide receiver Anquan Boldin are slated to compete in Sunday's contest. Webb's personal website also lists the following Ravens on the roster for Sunday's game: Anthony Allen, Rodney Bradley, Laquan Williams, Michael Oher, Tandon Doss, Ramon Harewood, Jacoby Jones, Vonta Leach, Davon Drew, Tyrod Taylor, Damien Berry, Danny Gorrer, Jameel McClain, Dannell Ellerbe, Terrence Cody, Chykie Brown, Josh Bynes, Morgan Cox, Cody Glenn, Corey Graham, Asa Jackson, Christian Thompson, Arthur Jones, Paul Kruger, Bryan Hall, Michael McAdoo, Albert McLellan, Bernard Pollard and Chavis Williams.
The players will be split into two teams, offense and defense, for the softball game.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Harford County Boys and Girls Club and the Lardarius Webb Foundation, which raises and distributes funds to help underprivileged children.
The gates at Ripken Stadium will open at noon on Sunday; players will begin taking batting practice an hour later at 1 p.m. and the game kicks off at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets for the event start at $13, and can be purchased at the stadium or by calling 410-297-9292