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Byrne Identity: Vinny Remembers First Ravens Game; Suggs Is The Big Brother

Vinny Remembers First Ravens Game Vs. Oakland; Suggs Is The Big Brother

"I remember driving to the stadium that morning and thinking about all the great players and games that had been played there," quarterback Vinny Testaverde remembered of the first game in Ravens history, a 19-14 win over the visiting Oakland Raiders on Sept. 1, 1996.

"The fans were pumped. Everyone was having fun. Their energy helped us. There was just a great feeling all around that day," Vinny continued. "Then we had the introductions, and you had all those Baltimore Colts lined up.