Section 118, Baltimore, MD
From a casual fan to a more-than dedicated one, Amber Brown has enjoyed every minute of being a Ravens fan. The strong relationships she's built and the amazing experiences she's had at M&T Bank Stadium leads Amber to say there's nothing better than being a PSL Owner. Continue reading to learn more about Amber, her Ravens story, and how she has cultivated a large Ravens community both online and in-person!
What is your Ravens story?
Amber's Ravens Story begins directly after the Ravens first Super Bowl win in 2000. Right after watching that game, Amber says she was "immediately hooked". Growing up in Baltimore, she of course always knew about the Ravens, and would watch a few games with her family, but it was immediately after that Super Bowl win that things switched. Amber says she started keeping up with the team more regularly and making it a higher priority to watch Ravens games. Amber said after mainly watching games on TV, she started coming to a few games at M&T Bank Stadium. She absolutely loved the environment and when she started attending games more frequently, she decided that she wanted to become a PSL Owner and own seats in the stadium.
Originally, Amber had two seats in Section 543. She frequently went to games with a friend or her mom but then decided she wanted to be closer to the field and got one PSL in Section 118. A friend, Elisha Urquhart also has a seat right next to her, so they attend games together.
Amber says the highlight of being a Ravens fan is the people she's met and the new friendships she has created. Amber says that the people she sits near during games have all gotten to know each other and have developed a strong bond. Amber said she has also made friends with other fans who aren't in her section, and even though they don't sit together, they all make sure to see each other before and after games. They tailgate together prior to the game, meet up during halftime, and then hang out after the game as well. The people she has met and the relationships she has built have been a huge part of her Ravens Story.
Amber also mentioned that her love for the Ravens undoubtedly comes from her mom, April, who also grew up in Baltimore and has been a huge fan of the team for years. She says that her mom is "a true die-hard Ravens fan" and treats Ravens games with the utmost importance, in fact, it's not uncommon for her to yell at people when they are being too loud during a game. She knows no bigger Ravens fan than her mom and she loves that they get to go to Ravens games and events together.
What does a Typical Gameday look like for you?
Amber's typical gameday starts off with, of course, tailgating. She loves to "pregame" with everyone and enjoy some good food together before going into the stadium. As gametime gets closer, she makes sure to head over to see the Marching Ravens make their way down Ravens Walk and into the stadium.
The ritual continues by making sure to grab her favorite treat at the stadium: a churro! During halftime, Amber meets up with friends around the stadium and finds them again when the game is over, ultimately hanging out in Baltimore together made even more fun being in the city when it is right after a Ravens win!
Favorite Ravens Memory?
With lots of fun Ravens memories and experiences, says it's hard to pick just one of her favorites. She eventually narrowed it down to two recent experiences: Being invited to A Purple Evening as a VIP and attending last year's home playoff game against the Steelers.
She was able to experience the VIP space at A Purple Evening with her mom and told us that the experience was so special to her. She still remembers her mom being in awe of all the fun activities throughout the stadium and in the VIP lounge. Getting to meet Zay Flowers at the event put it over the top! The experience was nothing short of amazing, and she is so glad she got to share such an exciting experience with her mom.
Attending last year's playoff game against the Steelers also resonates with her. "There was just a different energy in the air," she said, as she described how electric the stadium was as the Ravens faced their division rival in such an important game. "There is nothing like gamedays, especially when we're playing the Steelers."
What does being a PSL Owner mean to you?
"Becoming a PSL Owner has been the best experience of my life," Amber said with a smile. For her, becoming a PSL Owner gave her rights to stadium seats, but it also gave her something invaluable: new friendships and a strong sense of community. Her close-knit Ravens family has made her have an even deeper appreciation for the team and this fanbase.
Additionally, Amber talks about all the amazing opportunities she's been able to take part in as a PSL Owner. The time spent thus far has been so memorable and she has created some of the best years of her life. She's grateful to feel like she's a part of the Ravens organization and believes that being a PSL Owner is the experience of a lifetime.
