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Because he wanted a new stadium and Cleveland wouldn't build one for him.

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When were the Baltimore Ravens formed?

In 1996 after owner Art Modell moved the Browns franchise to Baltimore.


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.


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.


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.


When did Art Modell die?

Art Modell died on September 6, 2012, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.


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.


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.


What year did the Browns move to Baltimore?

The Browns played in St. Louis between 1902-1953. They moved to Baltimore for the 1954 season and became the Orioles.


Who is the owner of Baltimore Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens were made when the Cleveland Browns decided to relocate to Baltimore. Baltimore had been upset that the Baltimore Colts had relocated to Indianapolis, and kept their team name and colors. So when Cleveland moved to Baltimore, they started new traditions with a new team name and uniforms. This allowed Cleveland to keep their team name and colors, when they eventually got a team again.


What is the birth name of Art Modell?

Art Modell's birth name is Arthur Bertram Modell.


How did the Baltimore Ravens become Baltimore?

During the 1995 NFL season, Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell announced his intention to move the team to Baltimore for financial reasons. The team began playing as the Baltimore Ravens during the 1996 regular season. The NFL made arrangements to bring another team to Cleveland, starting with the 1999 season. The Browns' history, records and uniform colors were held over for the new Cleveland franchise.


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.