The Ravens Lost The Lombardi Trophy Last Night

This is how it happened.

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The Baltimore Ravens won the Lombardi Trophy last night, but at some point in the endless shuffle of celebration, the trophy was temporarily lost.

It was found and returned to the Ravens today. This is how the whole thing probably played out.

3. 11:30 p.m.: Ray Lewis and the Ravens have the trophy securely in their grasp.

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4. Arthur Jones made out with it.

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5. Joe Flacco just raised it aloft.

Because Joe Flacco is dull.

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Later that night: The trophy goes missing.

7. Ray Lewis cried.

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8. Ed Reed caught the scent and went hunting with his nose.

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9. Michael Phelps showed up just to see the trophy.

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Later that night…

18. Ed Reed had the following text message conversation.

This morning

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