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Ravens honor late Michael K. Williams with ‘The Wire’ tribute

The Ravens honored the late Michael K. Williams on Sunday night during their pregame introductions

The Baltimore Ravens came out on top in a thrilling Sunday Night Football matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 2 of the 2021 season. Baltimore won the game 36-35, but the memorable moments from the contest started before the opening kickoff happened.

During pregame introductions, the Ravens played a tribute to the late Michael K. Williams, who played Omar Little in the hit TV-series “The Wire”. His famous whistle of the song “Farmer in the Dell” was blasted all throughout the M&T Bank Stadium, creating an intense atmosphere while also honoring the late TV-star.

The idea was first brought up by a fan on Twitter, and it seems that the organization listened. It was a great way to honor the late-actor, and I’m sure many fans want the “Omar Whistle” to be a reoccurring theme during home game introductions for the Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens pay tribute to Michael K. Williams prior to kickoff

The Baltimore Ravens paid tribute to late actor Michael K. Williams by honoring perhaps his most well-known character.

When actor Michael K. Williams, perhaps best known for portraying Omar in the HBO series “The Wire” set in Baltimore, passed away Ravens fans had an idea.

It seems the organization listened.

Ravens fans thought that the team should play the “Omar whistle” prior to a game. The idea generated a ton of buzz on social media among Baltimore supporters. In the series, Omar would announce his presence by whistling “The Farmer in the Dell” to let the block know that…Omar’s coming.

(Note: The video below does contain profanity):

Here was the scene prior to kickoff, and before the Ravens took the field. The scoreboards went black, and then fans heard the trademark whistling:

This was the view from the stands:

Ravens fans, including those who were among proponents of the idea, loved the execution:

The energy, however, did not exactly propel the Ravens to a hot start. Lamar Jackson threw a Pick-Six early in the game, giving the Kansas City Chiefs an early lead. The Ravens did respond with a touchdown on their next possession to tie the game at seven.

But regardless of how this game ends, Ravens fans will remember how it began.

 

Orioles announcer Kevin Brown paid tribute to Michael K. Williams by using one of his most iconic lines after a home run

This was so awesome.

People everywhere were crushed after finding out about the tragic death of Michael K. Williams.

He’d touched so many people in so many places with his iconic acting performances through the years. And though his impact was wide-ranging, he’d probably left his biggest imprint on the city of Baltimore.

His performance in The Wire as Omar Little is one of the most iconic performances you’ll ever see on television. So, of course, folks from Baltimore will have a bit more of a connection to Williams than most others.

That’s why it was so perfect when Orioles announcer Kevin Brown paid tribute to Williams by using one of his most iconic lines from the show.

Kevin Hays hit a home run on Tuesday night against the Royals and as the ball was going over the wall, Brown said “If you come at the king, you best not miss.”

For those who haven’t seen The Wire, that’s one of the most iconic lines from Williams’ performance as Omar. It’s an incredible scene with an incredible line from an incredible actor.

What a call from Brown. This is a dope tribute.

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