The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They are part of the AFC North division in the National Football League (NFL). Established in 1996, the team has a strong fan base and plays its home games at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens have won two Super Bowl championships, in 2000 and 2012. Known for their strong defense, the team has produced several notable players, including Ray Lewis and Ed Reed. The team's mascot is named Poe, inspired by the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe, who was born in Baltimore.