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Oh yeah, Art Modell is hated with a passion. He is still the most-hated man in Cleveland.
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What is the birth name of Art Modell?
Art Modell's birth name is Arthur Bertram Modell.
What was the ravens name when they were in Cleveland?
The Ravens were originally the Cleveland Browns; owner Art Modell left the team name and history by legal agreement after the move.
Why did art modell take the browns to Baltimore?
Because he wanted a new stadium and Cleveland wouldn't build one for him.
What is Art Modell most known for?
Art Modell is most known for owning 2 NFL franchises. These were the Cleveland Browns which he owned from 1961-1995 and then the Baltimore Ravens from 1996-2004. He died in September 2012, aged 87.
When did Art Modell die?
Art Modell died on September 6, 2012, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What year did the Cleveland Browns go on hiatus from the NFL?
In 1996, owner Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore, changing their name to the Ravens.
When did the Baltimore Ravens come to Baltimore?
The Baltimore Ravens came to Baltimore in 1996 originally as the Cleveland Browns through owner Art Modell.
When was Art Modell born?
Art Modell was born on June 23, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What team did the ravens use to be?
While officially an "expansion team" the Baltimore Ravens were created when Art Modell moved the then Cleveland Browns to Baltimore.
Where did the team Baltimore Ravens originate from?
The Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996 after stadium issues with the city of Cleveland. Cleveland was allowed to keep the "Browns" intellectual property, name, team colors, etc. The players, farnchise, and owner (Art Modell) moved to Baltimore. The name "Ravens" was chosen as the winner of a name the team contest, to pay homage to Edgar Allen Poe who was born in Baltimore. In 1999 the NFL awarded Cleveland an expansion team. That team assumed the name "Cleveland Browns" and continued play with all the team records and history of the franchise that moved to Baltimore.
Will the Cleveland Browns move to La?
No they shouldn't and they won't because they already moved in 1995 at the hands of art modell and they have hopes for the future just like the Indians, and the Cavs ( haven't they suffered enough).
When the Browns came back to the NFL in 1999 what was the name of their new stadium?
Cleveland Browns Stadium The Browns went 2-14 in 1999, their first season back in the NFL after Art Modell moved the team.
