NFL legend Art Modell -- who owned the Cleveland Browns, which became the Baltimore Ravens -- died this morning this according to a rep for the…BALTIMORE (AP) — The NFL became America's game under a collection of shrewd businessmen that included some of the biggest names in league history: Pete Rozelle, Vince Lombardi, Dan Rooney and arguably the most influential of all — Art Modell.BALTIMORE (AP) — Art Modell died without gaining induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, presumably because one perceived misdeed overshadowed his numerous contributions to the NFL. During his 43 years as a team owner, Modell served asThis Saturday, Sept. 8, the Modell Family and the Baltimore Ravens invite fans to attend a silent tribute to Art Modell, whose casket will be placed on the field at M&T Bank Stadium.From the blog Shutdown Corner: Known primarily for moving the old Cleveland Browns to Baltimore in 1996, longtime NFL owner Art Modell actually had a much stronger hand in what happened in the league for decades
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