David Modell
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David Modell is an American business executive, attorney, and sports team owner who has served as President and CEO of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens
. He is the son of 1960s television actress Patricia Breslin and late television and movie actor David Orrick McDearmon (1914–1979).
and Baltimore Ravens, he worked in the ticket office, public
relations and marketing division. He started working for the Browns'
organization at age 14, in 1975, helping the members of the grounds
crew. In 1969, David's mother, former 1950s and 1960s television
actress Patricia Breslin wed Cleveland Browns owner and advertising
executive Art Modell. Shortly after, Modell, who already had three other children from a previous marriage, legally adopted him and his
brother, John.
in 1996 to the sale of the team to Steve Bisciotti
in 2003, David was primarily involved with negotiating player contracts, as well as coordinating gameday operations. He also helped to coordinate the fan vote to re-name the team 1996, and was involved in the selection of the team's new logo.
, Modell
was handed control of the team's primary day-by-day operations by his
stepfather, team owner Art, who bought the franchise (the Cleveland Browns of origin) in 1961. Since the change of principal ownership,
Modell, like his father Art, has maintained a position with the team
as a consultant, and has kept a low profile publicly.
Modell also serves as chairman for 3ality Digital
, Inc., which provides 3D
entertainment solutions from image captures through broadcast, in any viewing platform, for various consumers. His brother John also serves as part of the company's Board Of Directors.
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. He is the son of 1960s television actress Patricia Breslin and late television and movie actor David Orrick McDearmon (1914–1979).
Early years
During his 25-year association with the original Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Baltimore Ravens, he worked in the ticket office, public
relations and marketing division. He started working for the Browns'
organization at age 14, in 1975, helping the members of the grounds
crew. In 1969, David's mother, former 1950s and 1960s television
actress Patricia Breslin wed Cleveland Browns owner and advertising
executive Art Modell. Shortly after, Modell, who already had three other children from a previous marriage, legally adopted him and his
brother, John.
Involvement with Baltimore Ravens
From the franchise's arrival in Baltimore as the re-christened "Ravens"in 1996 to the sale of the team to Steve Bisciotti
Steve Bisciotti
Stephen J. Bisciotti is the current majority owner of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.-Background:...
in 2003, David was primarily involved with negotiating player contracts, as well as coordinating gameday operations. He also helped to coordinate the fan vote to re-name the team 1996, and was involved in the selection of the team's new logo.
Ravens Executive, CEO
Shortly after the Ravens' 34-7 victory in Super Bowl XXXVSuper Bowl XXXV
Super Bowl XXXV was played on January 28, 2001 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida to decide the National Football League champion following the 2000 regular season. The American Football Conference champion Baltimore Ravens defeated the National Football Conference champion New York...
, Modell
was handed control of the team's primary day-by-day operations by his
stepfather, team owner Art, who bought the franchise (the Cleveland Browns of origin) in 1961. Since the change of principal ownership,
Modell, like his father Art, has maintained a position with the team
as a consultant, and has kept a low profile publicly.
Personal
Modell lives in Baltimore with his second wife, Michel, and helps run Modell Ventures. From his previous marriage, he had four children; two daughters, Breslin and Collier, and two sons, David Jr. and Arthur. Modell also has an older brother, John, who is a music composer/producer, and is president of Modular Entertainment, a music and multimedia production company.Modell also serves as chairman for 3ality Digital
3ality Digital
3ality Digital is a Burbank, California based company specializing in high-definition, live-action stereoscopic digital 3D. The company develops production systems, image processing software and other technologies that enable the creation, post-production and distribution of live-action 3D...
, Inc., which provides 3D
Stereoscopy
Stereoscopy refers to a technique for creating or enhancing the illusion of depth in an image by presenting two offset images separately to the left and right eye of the viewer. Both of these 2-D offset images are then combined in the brain to give the perception of 3-D depth...
entertainment solutions from image captures through broadcast, in any viewing platform, for various consumers. His brother John also serves as part of the company's Board Of Directors.