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Brigance played seven years with three NFL teams (Miami,Wholesale NFL Jerseys 2018, Baltimore and St. Louis) and five years in the CFL. He won a Super Bowl and a Grey Cup.
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In May 2007, Brigance was diagnosed with ALS. He then began his fundraising work while also continuing his duties with the Ravens.