Put all Ravens gear on! Get together with a bunch of Ravens fans! And prepare for possibly the biggest football game of all time! Super Bowl XLVII isn’t just another Super Bowl; it involves two brothers, one retiree, and an entire city that is known for their “Purple Fridays”.
Baltimore may be the only place in the nation where someone can mention the number 52 and people automatically think of one of the greatest football players of all time. Ray Lewis has been an inspiration to people and football players across the nation. Football fans have definitely come to know “The General” after being a crucial linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens for 17 years now. In January, Lewis announced his retirement after the end of the Ravens run in the 2013 NFL playoffs.
Fortunately for Lewis, his playoff run was nowhere near cut short. His final path began at home, M&T Bank Stadium. The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts, 24 – 9. Next, the Ravens traveled to Mile High for a big game against the Denver Broncos. This game actually went into two overtimes with the Ravens winning 38 – 35. From here, the Ravens were ready for the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. After being called underdogs, they managed to defeat the Patriots 28 – 13, becoming the 2013 AFC Champions!
On Sunday, February 3, Ray Lewis will play in his last NFL game ever, Super Bowl XLVII. Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens will face his younger brother Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in a game that is sure to go down in history. This match-up between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will be held in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. Be sure to tune in and cheer for the Baltimore Ravens as they go to their 2nd Super Bowl as a team!