Former Saints special teams leader Steve Gleason, who has been diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), now has his own Super Bowl ring. Gleason received the ring from Saints coach Sean Payton during a surprise party at a St. Charles Avenue restaurant on Monday night. A number of Gleason’s old teammates, including Drew Brees, Scott Fujita and Deuce McAllister, were on hand, according to The Associated Press. Gleason told the gathering that he left every game, win or lose, with his head held high because he had prepared to the fullest and gave it everything he had. He says he’ll approach life with ALS the same way. Gleason retired in 2008 as a Saints folk hero whose highlights included a blocked punt in the 2006 home opener.
Saints give Gleason a Super Bowl ring
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