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Former Saints Safety Steve Gleason, battling ALS, announced New Orleans’ draft pick last night.
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Former Saint battling ALS announces pick
A number of ex-NFLers were on hand at Radio City Music Hall to announce their former teams’ draft picks, but none drew a larger ovation than Steve Gleason. Gleason spent eight seasons with the Saints as a safety/special teamer, and his blocked punt against the Falcons in the first game at the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina remains one of the most memorable plays in team history...
Saints Nation: Steve Gleason To Announce Saints' 3rd Round Pick
When it comes time for the Saints to announce their selection in the 3rd round it will be a familiar face breaking the official news. Former special teams ace and ALS survivor Steve Gleason will be the person to deliver the pick. Perhaps that will wash out some of the bitter taste from Roger Goodell announcing the 15th overall pick. This is another cool moment for Gleason and his...
OSG Medical: Steve Gleason Announces Special House For ALS/MS Patients
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Former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason went in front of the United Nations over the spring and said that technology could help in the integration of ALS and Multiple Sclerosis patients.
Today in New Orleans Team Gleason, Steve's foundation, announced the construction of a special residence for people with neuromuscular disorders in the St...
Former Saint Steve Gleason taken to the hospital
According to Katherine Terrell of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, former Saints safety Steve Gleason was taken to the hospital during tonight’s Saints – Eagles game.
Gleason has been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) over the past few years. At this point we’re not sure the reason for him being rushed the hospital.
Miller said Gleason is currently resting and alert...
Saints, Falcons at odds over Steve Gleason statue in New Orleans
The statue of former Saints safety Steve Gleason blocking a punt against Atlanta is probably one of the coolest statues I personally have ever seen. Gleason’s blocked punt sent him into the annals of Saints history as a symbol of the rebirth of a city ravaged by natural disaster. The controversy, though, is that the falcons don’t want to be remembered as the team on the receiving...
Saints Nation: Steve Gleason's Block Punt Moment Forever Embedded in Saints' Fabic
The picture to the left is the newest statue outside the Superdome to commemorate Steve Gleason's famous blocked punt in the first Saints game at home post-Katrina. The statue was unveiled yesterday and it will remain there hopefully forever. If you read Gleason's comments in the article I just linked you'll see it speaks volumes of the kind of person he is, but it also...
Saints Unveil Statue of Steve Gleason's Blocked Punt
The New Orleans Saints unveiled a statue today commemorating the blocked punt that helped the city of New Orleans return to normal after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Steve Gleason blocked a punt from then-Atlanta Falcon punter Michael Koenen and recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. That game was the first home game for the Saints in 21 months and helped return...
Saints unveil statue of Steve Gleason’s punt block
On Friday, the New Orleans Saints unveiled a statue of Steve Gleason blocking a punt against the Atlanta Falcons back in 2005. The play is a monumental part of the Saints franchise history, since it became a turning point for the city of New Orleans as they worked to bounce back from Hurricane Katrina.
Shortly after Gleason retired he was diagnosed with ALS, which is a disease...
Gleason upset over release of Willliams recording
Former Saints special teams standout Steve Gleason says he never authorized a documentary film maker to release an inflammatory recording of disgraced former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
Gleason, who has ALS, says he feels ''deflated and disappointed'' over the release of the audio, which film maker Sean Pamphilon got through access he gained through...
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April 06, 2012
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