O.J. Brigance, Super Bowl winner with the Ravens before battling ALS, dies at 56
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- O.J. Brigance, a former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 56 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) since 2007.
- Brigance and his wife founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation to support and empower individuals affected by ALS, turning his personal struggle into a mission to help others.
- Despite his ALS diagnosis, Brigance continued working with the Ravens as a senior adviser for player engagement, becoming a source of inspiration and motivation within the organization.
- Brigance is notable for being the only player to win both a Canadian Football League title and a Super Bowl with teams from the same city, Baltimore.
- His legacy is remembered not only for his athletic achievements but also for his courage, positivity, and dedication to supporting the ALS community.
