The ongoing season has been full of shocking updates for the Baltimore Ravens fans. While the team recently decided to conclude its 18-year-long partnership with John Harbaugh, another revelation now comes directly from the owner, Steve Bisciotti. According to the 65-year-old, carrying the franchise as a legacy wouldn’t be a “healthy” decision for his family, and therefore, the long-term goals under his leadership remain distorted.
“I’m not passing it down to the family,” he said in a recent press conference. “I made that decision 25 years ago. I don’t think that’s healthy for my family.”
Advertisement
Further highlighting his current aspirations with the franchise, he added: “I want to win a couple of SBs and get the hell out.”
Steve Bisciotti’s journey with the Baltimore Ravens began in 2000, when he acquired a 49 percent stake in the team from then-owner Art Modell. The deal cost him around $325 million for that minority share. He exercised an option to buy the remaining shares and became the majority owner on April 9, 2004, after purchasing the remaining 51 percent of the company.
The renowned owner earned his fortune in staffing and recruiting. He founded Aerotek, along with lending a hand in the growth of the Allegis Group, and his ownership of the Ravens is part of that broader business success. His entry as the owner turned out to be quite profitable, as the team secured notable results right from the season he moved in.
Advertisement
The franchise won two Super Bowl championships, including Super Bowl XXXV in the 2000 season (shortly after his initial investment) and Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 season. The Ravens reached the NFL playoffs 16 times and won eight AFC North division titles during his tenure as a leader.
The post Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Announces Plans to Sell Franchise After Explaining John Harbaugh’s Firing appeared first on EssentiallySports.