Ravens Ray Lewis Inspired Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps

02/06/2013
. (Extra) Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, who grew up just north of Baltimore and is a long time Ravens fan opened up to "Extra's" AJ Calloway about his relationship with Ray Lewis.

Phelps said it was amazing to be at the Super Bowl and told AJ Ray has played a big role in his professional career, "Ray has been a huge inspiration to me...if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be back for another four years. The things that him and I talk about are very motivational very inspirational�I owe him the world."

It was a big weekend for Ray Lewis, the linebacker was also honored at the Super Bowl gospel celebration with the "Lifetime of inspiration award." Ray telling AJ, "Listen, man, my mom taught me a long time ago you know, truthfully, don't ever grow weary of doing good." more on this story

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