News & Notes

by

American Football Monthly September 1999 Issue Online

Ravens loaned $65 million from NFL lender

The NFL has arranged a $65 million, short-term loan for the Baltimore Ravens, backed by the eventual sale of part of the franchise to a new investor, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Team owners voted overwhelmingly to approve the bailout for Ravens controlling partner Art Modell, one of the league's longest-standing owners. His financial problems have prompted several NFL actions in recent years, including the 1996 vote to all...Login to Read More

Log In, or Subscribe to AFM