Former Ravens WR Torrey Smith calls QB Lamar Jackson the biggest athlete to ever play in Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens have had plenty of larger-than-life sports figures walk through their city over the years. From players such as Baltimore Orioles great Cal Ripken Jr. to Ravens stars like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, fans of sports in Charm City have seen polarizing names that are some of the best in their respective sports.
When speaking on WJZ with Mark Viviano, former Baltimore wide receiver Torrey Smith put forward a very controversial take on who the biggest sports figure has been to step foot in the city. He named his choice as quarterback Lamar Jackson, explaining his reasoning while mentioning players like Ripken, Lewis and Reed.
Is @Lj_era8 the biggest sports figure to ever step foot in Baltimore? @TorreySmithWR says yes!
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