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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.

"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.

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