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Modell's death brings back memories of Browns move Art Modell's death spawned touching tributes, heartfelt condolences and sympathy from every corner of the NFL map. Former Ravens owner Art Modell dies at 87 Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell died early Thursday, the longtime NFL stalwart who incurred the wrath of Cleveland fans when he moved the team from Ohio and admittedly tarnished his own legacy as a civic leader. NFL roundup: Art Modell dies Former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell died Thursday morning of natural causes at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Ravens, family of Art Modell to plan tribute to late owner The family of Art Modell and the Baltimore Ravens are planning a tribute to the team's late owner. Modell's casket will be placed on the field on Saturday, and a card saluting him will be given to everyone who attends. Mike Preston: Art Modell would do anything for family, team, NFL Art Modell and I weren't great friends. We never went out to dinner and our families didn't share time together. We were just two people who shared a deep, mutual respect. Long after Steve Bisciotti became the majority owner of the Ravens in April of 2004, we stayed in contact up until his death this morning. The NFL has lost one of its greatest statesmen. It's impossible to talk about the ... Browns to recognize late owner Modell at opener Art Modell will be recognized Sunday by the team he moved to Baltimore. Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell dies at 87 (Reuters) - Art Modell, the former owner of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens who helped lead professional football's lucrative growth into television, has died at age 87, his family said on Thursday. First as the owner of the Cleveland Browns and then the Ravens, Modell played an integral role in the development of the National Football League. Modell's reputation was hurt by his controversial ... Art Modell dies at 87 Former Browns/Ravens owner Art Modell died Thursday morning of natural causes at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Quotes around the NFL on the death of Art Modell BALTIMORE (AP) -- ''Art Modell made extraordinary contributions to the National Football League during his decades as an NFL owner. When he stepped away from operating the Baltimore Ravens in 2004, his 43 seasons in the league represented more than half of the NFL's history.'' - former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue. Modell dies at 87; legacy depends on perspective BALTIMORE (AP) -- Art Modell's fingerprints can still be found all over the NFL.
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