O.J. Brigance: Legacy Beyond the Field | New Orleans News

O.J. Brigance, the legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker and Super Bowl champ who made history with the first tackle in the 2000 game, has died at 56. Diagnosed with ALS in 2007, he turned his pain into purpose by co-founding the Brigance Brigade Foundation to empower others battling the disease. Even as he relied on a wheelchair and communication device, he remained deeply involved with the Ravens as a senior advisor, proving his impact stretched far beyond the field. A rare athlete to win both CFL and NFL titles in the same city, Brigance saw his foundation—not his championships—as his greatest legacy, channeling his football grit into inspiring resilience for countless lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3095d87bca10ebe4