. >> it was a reminder of johnny unitas' last game at memorial stadium, a day of unforgettable memories that started with one last dance. when ray lewis came out of the tunnel for last sunday's playoff game against the indianapolis colts, it began what the all- pro has dubbed his last ride. and if that game was any indication of how electric the ride will be, fans are in for one of the great send-offs of all time. from the start, ray lewis was bigger than life in a city with a mount rushmore of sports legends, anchored by one of the greatest to ever play football, johnny unitas. drafted by the ravens 17 years ago, lewis has come to embody the pride of the fans that wear his 52. few have done more for charm city than lewis. we are not just talking dollars and cents. he has contributed in many ways to families in our community. his backpack giveaway is a highlight for school children every fall. whether making public appearances, autographing auction items, or donating to nonprofit causes, ray lewis has committed to being a great citizen. his athletic prowess and leadership helped put bal

how they don't just like him, they love him like they loved and johnny unitas. when they heard the news, most fans were surprised. >> why did he do that? are you kidding me? do you know anything about it? that is a big blow to baltimore. >> he played a long time. >> that is a shocker. surprised and sad. >> i am sorry to hear that, it is a sad day. >> asia win for the hall of fame decided that enough is enough. >> could not ask for more from a player and it is hard for us. >> one of the great sports this town is known for. >> that is their main motivation. >> it goes without question. it will be sad to see him leave. >> his jersey was a huge seller and he had a halloween mask. >> i always tell him louis because they will be able to wear it forever. >> he is just one of the greatest, he is an icon. you have to love him. >> he is an impressive athlete, an impressive motivator. >> i am sad to see that. >> i am glad to see him do everything he has done for the city. >> this place, the stadium will be unbelievable. the reporting live, wbal tv 11 news. >> the fiscal cl

matt ryan look like johnny unitas in the first half. 17-14. fern and davis went to maryland -- vernon davis went to maryland. 28-24. the 49ers will be going to the super bowl. sorry, san francisco. we're a few behind. we can hardly wait. >> 6:27. >> ravens fans could not be more excited they are heading to the super bowl. more on their reaction. >> sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. will update you on what to expect for ina >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. will the ravens be practicing for the super bowl in cold temperatures this week? >> temperatures will be in the 20's for highs. today will be our transition day. it is 30 at the airport. a chance for snow showers and flurries as the arctic front comes then. in. >> there ravens make their first trip to the super bowl in 13 years. >> very cool. ravens fans celebrated that victory with 13 ye

johnny unitas. >> i respect that. you refuse to legit myself a team you stole from cleavland. >> wow. >> history repeats itself. and then you have to win the super bowl. >> who am i thinking of? >> burt jones was the quarterback. >> you didn't research because your face went like that. i did know it was burt jones and then it freaked me out. >> he is also a singer? hollywood. >> or is that tom jones? >> we will take a break. stick around. buy my latest book "joy of hate." new york time's best seller. >> you have a book? >> i hate harris faulkner. >>> next topic, in news that shirley has ruined many, they have given the "entourage" movie the green light. the series ran from 2004 to 2011 and it told the movie -- the story of a movie star and his inner circle of bros which made you want to punch each one in the face with a knife. on a scale of 1-10, how much are you not looking forward to this? >> before the commercial break you said you hate me. i want to stop right there. i actually love this show. i am hoping that the

you didn't want to see what happened with johnny unitas, go to san diego, retire there and go to anotherhe'll come out the last tight in the appropriate uniform, and that probably will be the best thing that came out of the news yesterday. >> that jersey needs to hang in downtown baltimore. great linebackers have played the game. you say that lewis is the best ever why. >> you look at the longevity. 17 years, that's an amazing run. few linebackers have lasted 10 to 11 years. he could run sideline to sideline. butkus couldn't do that, huff couldn't do that. this guy could run up and down the field, cover running backs, one on one. those guys would not be on the field in third down situations. ray lewis was an every down player. 13 pro bowls, two defensive players of the year awards, which only one other linebacker has done before, so he set a standard i don't think anyone will ever reach again. >> team leader from the very first game. in your column today in "the sun" you refer to a game in '97, you call that a turning point in his career. tell us about that. >> well, what happens, he's i