- O.J. Brigance, 56, a former NFL linebacker who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens (he made the first tackle in the 2000 game), has died.
- Diagnosed with ALS in 2007, he became an inspiration—co-founding the Brigance Brigade Foundation and continuing as the Ravens’ senior adviser while using a wheelchair and a communication device.
- Widely praised by teammates and Ravens leaders for his energy, warmth and resilience, he was remembered as a beloved mentor and leader.
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