100-Year-Old World War II Veteran Steve Melnikoff To Serve As Ravens Honorary Captain Sunday
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Ravens will honor Steve Melnikoff, a 100-year-old World War II Veteran, as an honorary before Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Melnikoff earned four Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.
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He visited the with the team Thursday during practice.
We're going to honor Steve on Sunday as an honorary captain before the game.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 27, 2019
He's an inspiration and we thank him for his support. https://t.co/VoYnOdS8sR
"I've been a Ravens fan since day one," Melnikoff told the team at practice. "I was a Colts fan since day one."
The Ravens take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m.