The Ultimate Baltimore Ravens Gridiron Challenge

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1. In what year did the franchise officially begin play in Baltimore after relocating from Cleveland?

A) 1994
B) 1996
C) 1998
D) 1995

Answer: B) 1996
The Story Behind the Stat: After a controversial move from Cleveland, Art Modell's team debuted at Memorial Stadium in 1996, leaving the "Browns" name and history behind for a fresh start in Maryland.

2. Who was the first-ever draft pick in Baltimore Ravens franchise history?

A) Ray Lewis
B) Peter Boulware
C) Jonathan Ogden
D) Jamal Lewis

Answer: C) Jonathan Ogden
The Story Behind the Stat: Selected 4th overall in 1996, Ogden became a cornerstone of the offensive line and the first Raven to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

3. Which legendary linebacker was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXXV?

A) Terrell Suggs
B) Jamie Sharper
C) Peter Boulware
D) Ray Lewis

Answer: D) Ray Lewis
The Story Behind the Stat: Lewis anchored a defense that allowed only 7 points to the Giants in the Super Bowl, cementing his status as the face of the franchise.

4. The name "Ravens" was inspired by a poem written by which famous Baltimore resident?

A) H.L. Mencken
B) Edgar Allan Poe
C) F. Scott Fitzgerald
D) Tom Clancy

Answer: B) Edgar Allan Poe
The Story Behind the Stat: Over 33,000 fans voted in a phone-in poll to select the name, honoring Poe, who lived, died, and is buried in Baltimore.

5. During their 2000 championship season, the Ravens defense set a 16-game record for the fewest points allowed. How many points did they give up?

A) 150
B) 182
C) 165
D) 194

Answer: C) 165
The Story Behind the Stat: This defense is widely considered the greatest in NFL history, averaging only 10.3 points allowed per game.

6. Who holds the NFL record for the longest interception return in league history, a 108-yard sprint against the Eagles in 2008?

A) Chris McAlister
B) Ed Reed
C) Marlon Humphrey
D) Marcus Peters

Answer: B) Ed Reed
The Story Behind the Stat: Reed broke his own previous record of 106 yards. He finished his career as the all-time leader in interception return yardage.

7. Which quarterback led the Ravens to a victory in Super Bowl XLVII and was named the game's MVP?

A) Trent Dilfer
B) Kyle Boller
C) Joe Flacco
D) Lamar Jackson

Answer: C) Joe Flacco
The Story Behind the Stat: Flacco had one of the greatest postseason runs in history, throwing 11 touchdowns and 0 interceptions during the 2012 playoffs.

8. Against which team did the Ravens compete in the famous "Mile High Miracle" during the 2012 postseason?

A) New England Patriots
B) Denver Broncos
C) Pittsburgh Steelers
D) Indianapolis Colts

Answer: B) Denver Broncos
The Story Behind the Stat: The Ravens defeated the top-seeded Broncos in double overtime after a 70-yard miracle touchdown pass forced the first OT.

9. In 2019, Lamar Jackson became the second player in NFL history to be named League MVP by a unanimous vote. Who was the first?

A) Peyton Manning
B) Tom Brady
C) Patrick Mahomes
D) Aaron Rodgers

Answer: B) Tom Brady
The Story Behind the Stat: Jackson's 2019 season saw him break the single-season rushing record for a QB while leading the league in passing touchdowns.

10. What is the name of the Ravens' home stadium, which opened in 1998?

A) Memorial Stadium
B) Camden Yards
C) M&T Bank Stadium
D) PSINet Facility

Answer: C) M&T Bank Stadium
The Story Behind the Stat: Known as "The Bank," it is famous for its "Ravens Walk" and the intense atmosphere created by the Baltimore faithful.

11. Which Ravens running back became the fifth player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season (2003)?

A) Priest Holmes
B) Willis McGahee
C) Jamal Lewis
D) Ray Rice

Answer: C) Jamal Lewis
The Story Behind the Stat: Lewis rushed for 2,066 yards in 2003, including a then-record 295 yards in a single game against the Browns.

12. Who was the first head coach in the history of the Baltimore Ravens?

A) Brian Billick
B) Ted Marchibroda
C) John Harbaugh
D) Marvin Lewis

Answer: B) Ted Marchibroda
The Story Behind the Stat: Marchibroda, who had previously coached the Baltimore Colts, was brought in to provide a familiar face for the city's new team.

13. Justin Tucker holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history. How many yards was the kick?

A) 63 yards
B) 64 yards
C) 66 yards
D) 68 yards

Answer: C) 66 yards
The Story Behind the Stat: Tucker hit the crossbar and bounced it through as time expired to beat the Detroit Lions in 2021.

14. Terrell Suggs, the franchise leader in sacks, is famously known by what nickname?

A) The Body Snatcher
B) T-Sizzle
C) The Ball Hawk
D) Darth Sizzle

Answer: B) T-Sizzle
The Story Behind the Stat: Suggs spent 16 seasons in Baltimore, winning the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2011.

15. Which wide receiver caught the "Mile High Miracle" touchdown pass from Joe Flacco?

A) Anquan Boldin
B) Torrey Smith
C) Steve Smith Sr.
D) Jacoby Jones

Answer: D) Jacoby Jones
The Story Behind the Stat: Jones got behind the Broncos secondary for the 70-yard score with only 31 seconds remaining in regulation.

16. How many Super Bowl titles has the Ravens franchise won since its inception?

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Answer: B) 2
The Story Behind the Stat: The Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV (2000 season) and Super Bowl XLVII (2012 season).

17. Before becoming the Ravens, the franchise was famously known as which team?

A) Cleveland Browns
B) Houston Oilers
C) St. Louis Rams
D) Los Angeles Raiders

Answer: A) Cleveland Browns
The Story Behind the Stat: As part of a legal settlement, the Browns' name and records stayed in Cleveland, while the personnel moved to Baltimore as a "new" franchise.

18. Which Ravens safety was the first at his position to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot?

A) Rod Woodson
B) Eric Weddle
C) Ed Reed
D) Earl Thomas

Answer: C) Ed Reed
The Story Behind the Stat: Reed was a 9-time Pro Bowler and the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year, known for his incredible "range" in the secondary.

19. In the 2012 Super Bowl run, Ray Lewis announced he would retire after the season, calling the journey what?

A) The Final Dance
B) The Last Ride
C) One Last Hunt
D) The Purple Reign

Answer: B) The Last Ride
The Story Behind the Stat: Lewis returned from a triceps injury just in time for the playoffs, inspiring the team to a Super Bowl victory in his final game.

20. Who is the only head coach in Ravens history to lead the team to a Super Bowl victory while having a brother coaching the opposing team?

A) Brian Billick
B) John Harbaugh
C) Jim Harbaugh
D) Ted Marchibroda

Answer: B) John Harbaugh
The Story Behind the Stat: Super Bowl XLVII was dubbed the "Harbowl" as John faced off against his brother Jim, who was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.

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