born 1977
Steve Gleason is a former American football player best known for his time as a safety with the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2008. He gained national attention for his pivotal blocked punt during a 2006 game, which symbolized the team's return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Following his retirement, Gleason became an advocate for ALS awareness and research after being diagnosed with the disease in 2011.