O.J. Brigance, Super Bowl winner with Ravens, dies at 56 after battling ALS
O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl champion and ALS advocate, has died at 56.
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Source diversity sample: STLtoday.com · Houston Chronicle · KCCI · Baltimore Sun · Sun Sentinel · Baltimore Ravens · Yahoo Sports.
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Who reported it (7)
- O.J. Brigance, beloved Rams linebacker and longtime ALS advocate, dies at 56 STLtoday.com · 9h ago
- O.J. Brigance, former Willowridge and Rice star, dies at 57 after ALS battle Houston Chronicle · 9h ago
- O.J. Brigance, Ravens Super Bowl 35 hero, dies at 56 KCCI · 9h ago
- O.J. Brigance, beloved Ravens linebacker and longtime ALS advocate, dies at 56 Baltimore Sun · 9h ago
- Ex-Dolphin O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56 Sun Sentinel · 9h ago
- Ravens Mourn the Loss of Legend O.J. Brigance Baltimore Ravens · 9h ago
- Ravens news: Legendary linebacker O.J. Brigance passes away at 56 after battle with ALS Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
The brief
The Baltimore Ravens announced the death of O.J. Brigance, their former linebacker. The team's statement did not specify a cause of death.
The Baltimore Sun and Yahoo Sports both noted that Brigance had been battling ALS. The Sun also described Brigance as a beloved figure and longtime ALS advocate. The Sun Sentinel noted that Brigance had previously played for the Miami Dolphins.
The Ravens' statement described Brigance as a legend.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 5h ago.
Quick answers
What team did O.J. Brigance play for?
O.J. Brigance played for the Baltimore Ravens and the Miami Dolphins.
What was O.J. Brigance's role with the Ravens after his playing career?
O.J. Brigance was an ALS advocate.
How old was O.J. Brigance when he died?
O.J. Brigance was 56 years old when he died.
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