O.J. Brigance, Who Won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens Before Battling ALS, Dies at Age 56
- On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens announced the death of former linebacker Orenthial James Brigance at age 56 following a 19-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis .
- Brigance began his professional career with the British Columbia Lions in 1991, winning the 1995 Grey Cup before joining Baltimore, where he recorded the first tackle of the 2000 Super Bowl.
- Transitioning to the front office in 2004, Brigance led player engagement and remained a constant presence, described by the team as "in many ways the heartbeat of the organization."
- Following his 2007 ALS diagnosis, Brigance and his wife, Chanda, launched the Brigance Brigade Foundation to "equip, encourage and empower" individuals and families affected by the disease.
- Ravens Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis noted in 2012 that Brigance was "the one thing that lets me not complain about anything," citing his resilience and enduring influence.
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Vancouver SunObituary: Former B.C. Lions linebacker O.J. Brigance 'was always really positive, always with a smile'
Brigance died Monday, 19 years after he was first diagnosed with ALS. A Baltimore Ravens executive, he was lauded for his positive attitude.
Former Ravens linebacker O.J. Brigance dies at 56 after ALS battle
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Super Bowl Champion Dead At 56 – “Beloved Legend”
O.J. Brigance, a former NFL linebacker who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, died on Monday after a near 20-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 56. “With profound sadness, we mourn the passing of our beloved O.J. Brigance following his extraordinary and heroic battle with ALS,” the team announced. With profound sadness, we mourn the passing of our beloved O.J. Brigance following his extraordinary and heroic ba…
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