OJ Brigance

**JohnBKistler** · 01-23-2013, 07:30 AM

Here's a video from his website...just powerful stuff: http://youtu.be/PXG4OeAvOjI

I had forgotten:
> OJ was a Baltimore Stallion.
> OJ made the first tackle (kick-off return) in SB35.

It is very sad to see the progression of the disease in just a short 5 years.

I've been critical of the Ravens for devaluing the Ring of Honor with some past inductees...but in OJ's case, I think his contribution to the team and his community trumps anything he did on the field (not that he was a bad player). #57 should go up into the ROH.

**Tommy_Carcetti** · 01-23-2013, 11:02 AM

The only player to ever win both a Grey Cup and a Super Bowl for the same city.

Sad story.

**BcRaven** · 01-23-2013, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Thanks for sharing. ALS needs more awareness. The Brigance Brigade is a great organization that really helps with that.

http://www.brigancebrigade.org/

I agree, and as you know GOTA, my house was half destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. While my family is still dealing with our losses, there are people who are more in need than we are. This may not be a football related post, but it's from a die hard Ravens fan (me) who feels for others in need. As our house is being rebuilt (in Brooklyn, New York), we still want to give to others who have lost a great deal more than we have. Thanks for your post... Bc

**SykesvilleRavensFan** · 01-23-2013, 11:11 AM

The mother of a friend I have here in Colorado was just diagnosed with ALS. I fear for what her family's life will be like for the next few years.

**esmd** · 01-23-2013, 01:10 PM

Very moving, thanks for sharing bh. Best wishes to your Dad in his fight, and to you and your family in supporting him. OJ is an inspiration as is Steve Gleeson, formerly of the Saints who also is stricken with ALS. It's a terrible disease, that hopefully one day can be cured or at least treated more effectively.

To the poster who said OJ should be put in the ring of honor, I whole heartedly agree. The ROH should be about contributions to the organization, not just performance on the field. I think OJ meets that criteria and then some.l