Quotes by Art Modell

About Art Modell:

Arthur Bertram "Art" Modell was an American businessman, entrepreneur and National Football League team owner. He owned the Cleveland Browns franchise from 1961 to 1995 and the Baltimore Ravens franchise from 1996 to 2004.
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I want to be remembered as a guy who tried his best and did his best.

Art Modell

I had to do what I had to do to keep my family alive. Period.

Art Modell

I have a great legacy, tarnished somewhat by the move.

Art Modell

I never lied to a person in my life; my kids didn't, either.

Art Modell

The pride and presence of a professional football team is far more important than 30 libraries.

Art Modell

I do want to go out on top, as a winner.

Art Modell

I don't want my grandchildren to go through what I went through.

Art Modell

I have enjoyed the years enormously in Cleveland and especially in Baltimore.

Art Modell

If you start becoming withdrawn and looking over your shoulder, being careful about what you say, that's being paranoid. This is an open, accessible team. That's been my trademark for years.

Art Modell

That got us started on revenue sharing, and we couldn't have done it without all the teams.

Art Modell

The quality of ownership is not what it was in yesteryear.

Art Modell

I never give up on my players, and I'll never give up on people.

Art Modell

Author Bio

  • NameArt Modell
  • DescriptionAmerican businessman, National Football League franchise owner
  • BornJune 23, 1925
  • DiedSeptember 6, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionEntrepreneur