The Baltimore Ravens are a relatively young franchise, having played their inaugural season just 27 years ago in 1996 after relocating from Cleveland. But in that short period, they’ve already etched their name in NFL history with two Super Bowl championships. As they embark on a new season, the Ravens look to write the next victorious chapter in their ongoing story.
Early Struggles and a Super Bowl Breakthrough
The Ravens’ first few seasons were marked by struggles, as the fledgling franchise went without a winning record in their initial four years. But perseverance paid off in 2000, when Baltimore rode one of the greatest defenses in league history to a dominant Super Bowl XXXV victory, thrashing the New York Giants 34-7.