Former Ravens player/executive O.J. Brigance dies at 56 after long ALS battle
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Key Points:
- Former Ravens player and executive O.J. Brigance passed away at age 56 after a 19-year battle with ALS, the team announced.
- Brigance was a key player on the Ravens' 2000 Super Bowl-winning team, making the first tackle in Super Bowl XXXV, and later served in a front-office role focused on player engagement.
- Diagnosed with ALS in 2007, Brigance and his wife founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation to raise awareness and support for ALS patients and their families.
- Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and executive Ozzie Newsome praised Brigance for his inspirational spirit, community service, and lasting impact on the team and city of Baltimore.
- Brigance’s legacy includes both his athletic achievements and his courageous fight against ALS, leaving a profound influence on the Ravens organization and the broader community.
