Ravens field logo question?

Thanks for the explanation. It's all good

Good luck Ravens & fans

So I was curious, and googled it. Now that I know...really cool history. Sometimes you just hafta ask.

Officially adopted by law on March 9, 1904, the Maryland State Flag is the only state flag based on heraldic emblems. The design of the flag is taken from the shield in the coat of arms of the Calvert family, the colonial proprietors of the state of Maryland. The coat of arms adopted by George Calvert, the first Lord Baltimore, included a shield that combined the yellow and black colors of his paternal family and the red and white colors of his maternal family, the Crosslands. (NOTE: There is contention that the red and white colors identified as those of the Crosslands is a misrepresentation. It is said that the colors are those of the Mynne family, the family name of Anne Calvert, wife of George Calvert.)

I could definitely see how it could be confusing if you didn't know it was the MD flag, I mean the Ravens colors are purple and black for the most part, so what's up with the checkered yellow and black and the red and white?

Im from the great state of MD so am very happy that the ravens adorn the MD Flag, kinda does send a message to the skins too :).  The skins should go play in ashburn, va, not MD.

PS- I guess the Redskins are grandfathered in because of the history of the team, but man, that is one racist team name.

Naptown20

I've often wondered about that...

Teams that are named Indians or Braves I think are ok....Almost honoring them in a good way.

But Redskins? That is insulting huh...

Yeah I do think the name is pretty insulting, at its roots, redskin was a pejoritive term for native americans.  can you imagine starting a football team now with a racial slur against any particular group as its mascot?

I know the team has a lot of history and it doesnt sit right with skins fans when you bring this up, but rest assured if the Ravens had a name like this, Id be ALL about changing it.

-Nap

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The red and white cross pattern is from the Calvert family coat of arms, one of the original founders of Maryland, and the black and yellow pattern is from the Lord Baltimore coat of arms.  Unlike most state flags, the Mayland state flag has flair and is the most unique.

Lord Calvert and Lord Baltimore were mad pimpin' well before their time.