An overview of the childhood and early education of Ray Lewis, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Ray Lewis is a former American professional football linebacker renowned for his 17-year career with the Baltimore Ravens. A standout player, he earned All-America honors at the University of Miami before becoming a cornerstone of the Ravens' defense. Widely regarded as one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history, his leadership and impactful play defined an era of Baltimore football.
On May 15, 1975, Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. was born. He later became a celebrated professional football linebacker.
On January 31, 2000, following a Super Bowl XXXIV party in Atlanta, a fight broke out involving Ray Lewis' entourage, resulting in the stabbing deaths of Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar. Lewis and two companions were later indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges.
In June 2000, Ray Lewis' companions, Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting, were acquitted of all charges related to the Super Bowl XXXIV party incident after five hours of deliberation by the jury.
On April 29, 2004, Ray Lewis reached an out-of-court settlement with India Lollar and the Baker family, preempting a scheduled civil proceeding related to the 2000 Super Bowl incident.
In 2004, Lewis earned his undergraduate degree in Arts and Science at the University of Maryland University College.
In February 2005, Ray Lewis opened the Ray Lewis Full Moon Bar-B-Que restaurant in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
On October 14, 2012, Ray Lewis suffered torn triceps during a game against the Dallas Cowboys, requiring surgery.
On January 2, 2013, Ray Lewis announced that he would retire after his team finished the 2012-13 NFL playoffs.
On February 2, 2017, Ray Lewis competed against Tony Gonzalez on "Lip Sync Battle" and emerged victorious with performances of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" and Nelly's "Hot in Herre."
In August 2019, Ray Lewis was announced as a contestant on season 28 of "Dancing with the Stars" but later withdrew due to a tendon injury in his foot.
On June 15, 2023, Ray Lewis' son Ray Lewis III died at the age of 28 of an accidental overdose.
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