Sporting purple, black, gold and white, the Ravens' name was selected from the results of a Baltimore Sun poll. It was chosen to honor the famous poet Edgar Allan Poe, as it was believed that he wrote his famous poem, "The Raven," while living in Baltimore in the 1830s.
The Baltimore Raven's current roster includes fan favorite Ray Lewis, quaterback Joe Flacco, running back Ray Rice, safety Ed Reed and wide receiver Anquan Boldin.