Ray Lewis
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Professional Career with the Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Over the course of his 17-season career with the Ravens, he became one of the most dominant and respected defensive players in NFL history. A two-time Defensive Player of the Year and 13-time Pro Bowl selection, Lewis helped establish the Ravens as a premier defensive team.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 15 May, 1975
- Age
- 44 yrs
- Occupations
- American football player
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Bartow
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American football linebacker, Pro Football Hall of Famer
- Twitter Id
- Raylewis52com
- Net Worth 2021
- 35 million
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In 2000, he led one of the most formidable defenses in league history to a victory in Super Bowl XXXV, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. Lewis’s career culminated with another Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. In that game, played on February 3, 2013, Lewis helped lead the Ravens to a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers. That game marked the final appearance of his career, following a 2012 season interrupted by a torn triceps injury sustained on October 14 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Legacy and Impact
Throughout his career, Ray Lewis was praised for his relentless intensity, leadership, and contributions to the linebacker position. Known for his inspirational presence both on and off the field, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. His legacy continues to influence future generations of athletes aspiring to play professional football, particularly as linebackers.
