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Bisciotti On Passing Of Art Donovan: 'Baltimore Is Now Without Its Best'

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti reacts to the passing of former Colts-great Art Donovan.

The first Baltimore Colt elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Donovan died Sunday at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium.

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Bisciotti released a statement just a short time later, saying:

"We lost a friend, one of the finest men and one of the greatest characters we were fortunate to meet in this community and in this business.

"Baltimore is now without one of its best and someone who was a foundation for the tremendous popularity of football in our area. The world is not as bright tonight because we lost someone who could make us all smile."

Art Donovan was 89.

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