The Charm'tastic & Magnificent "Number 13" for Baltimore & Chicago

June 13, 2018 - In the world of sports it's all about the numbers. The amount of points scored by home runs, buckets in the hoop, touchdowns & goals at the net. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will feature two great linebackers Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens & Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears. Lewis made the #52 almost as legendary as the #56 worn by Lawrence Taylor.
Brian Urlacher's #54 will join two other iconic linebackers in the long history of the Bears #51 Dick Butkus and #50 Mike Singletary.

The Charm'astic Mile of Baltimore is the new honorary name for the 1.3 mile corridor in the heart of Charm City. The Magnificent Mile is the famous 13 blocks of Michigan Avenue that has global status as one of the most well-known streets in the world. The number 13  has been a popular number in sports so far this year.

Ray Lewis will represent The Charm'tastic Mile and it's 1.3 & Brian Urlacher will do the same for The Magnificent Mile and its number 13. Here is a listing of the number 13 impact on sports during 2018.

This past Saturday (6-10-18) at the Belmont Stakes Justify became the 13th race horse to win the "Triple Crown".

The NBA Draft Lottery was held in Chicago on May 15, 2018. The Phoenix Suns have the #1 overall first pick and will more than likely select Arizona Wildcats center Deandre Ayton with the pick. Ayton wears the number 13. Steve Nash the future Hall of Fame guard of the Suns wore the number 13 during his career in Phoenix.

James Harden of the Houston Rockets who wears the number 13 led his team to the best record (65-17) in the NBA during the regular-season. Harden is the favorite to win the 2018 NBA MVP Award.

The Charm'tastic & Magnificent "Number 13" in Baltimore & Chicago Sports:

7-13-2018 will mark the 25th Anniversary (July 13th) of the 1993 MLB All-Star Game played in Baltimore's Camden Yards. The American League defeated the National League 9-3.

The Baltimore Orioles played their first game as the Orioles on April 13, 1954 vs the Detroit Tigers. The O's first home game in Memorial Stadium was April 15, 1954 vs the Chicago White Sox. Baltimore defeated Chicago 3-1.

Ray Lewis was selected to 13 Pro Bowls during his spectacular career. The 2-time Super Bowl Champion won two Defensive Player of the Year Awards.

Ravens legend Ed Reed scored 13 touchdowns during his soon to be Hall of Fame career. Reed has the NFL record (1,590) for most interception return yards.

The Ravens defeated the New England Patriots 28-13 in the 2012 AFC Championship Game. It was the teams 13th win of the season as Baltimore advanced to Super Bowl XLVII and beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.

Brian Urlacher played 13 seasons for the Chicago Bears from 2000-12. He was the 2000 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year & 2005 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Walter Payton played 13 seasons for the Bears. Payton is arguably the "Greatest" running back in NFL history retiring in 1987 as the leagues all-time leading rusher.

In 2013 Ernie Banks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. Banks played his entire career with the Chicago Cubs from 1953-71.

Ray Lewis & Brian Urlacher both players who played their entire career for one franchise will be enshrined on August 4, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. They will celebrated by the cities of Baltimore & Chicago and its fans. With The Charm'tastic & Magnificent Mile who says the number 13 or 1.3 is unlucky.