[News] Ravens Assistant Coach Clarence Brooks Passes Away At 65 Years Old

[BR News]

The long-time assistant coach had battled esophageal cancer for the last year. He passed away at a hospital in Florida Saturday morning.

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[Bandwagon]

it kills me to read about this man

[Fastynart]

So sorry to hear about this. Condolences for his family and for those who knew him. A loss to everyone.

[The Mom Gene]

God Bless his family and those around him. Such a struggle for a good man.

[respecttheRaven]

Wow.....was not expecting to see that. Blows me away....so sad. My condolences to his family and loved ones.  May he rest in peace. Fly like a Raven coach Brooks. 

[balfan23]

So sad - a good man taken far too young. It might sound trite but when someone has been around an organization that long, they become family. I'm sure there are a lot of heavy hearts in that locker room. But no hearts are heavier than that of his blood family.

Condolences to all and the memory of Clarence shall endure. 

[BigUgly]

Rest in Peace Coach.  I hope your players will do you proud, as I'm sure they intend to.  You were a great influence on so many.

[iluvpurple]

Oh no, I am so heart broken for his family, and his Raven's family. I have been wondering how he was doing....... He was a dedicated coach, and I am sure all players he coached are much better players, and men...... Prayers to all ??

[MTRavensFan]

Such sad news.

Love and prayers for his family, from ours.

[cobrajet]

I am sorry to say that I did not know Mr. Brooks was ill. I know Mr. Brooks was loved by everyone and he will not be forgotten. Ravens Nation has heavy hearts today. God bless!

[GTmanatee]

so sorry for your loss of this awesome, dedicated, caring, person, best to Coach CBs Family and Ravens Family..............

[Purple Dawg 96]

RIP coach Brooks and my Condolences to his family! I know he will be on the sidelines tomorrow with his boys and they will represent like I know he would want them to! One minute I'm so pumped to see my team in my city now I feel like the wind has been knocked out of me smh!

[The Greek]

awful news. r.i.p coach b. i expect a dominating performance tomorrow.

[Tank 92]

Rest in peace CB.

[GageRage]

You will be missed CB !

[Rav'n Maniac]

Sad day in Baltimore. The great ones always go too soon. Fly high Coach Brooks, you and your family will remain in our hearts.

[harfordravenfan]

Just ruined my day hearing the news. Rest in peace Mr Brooks and may God give his family and those close to him the strength to overcome such a loss. Forever a Raven

[thegooddoc456]

RIP Coach. He had a great presence and it was always easy to see how much his players loved him.

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

Rip Coach Brooks, you set the tone, you will be missed, prayers for the family, celebrate your life

[Tower of Power]

Our guys tomorrow will take the field with you in their hearts - we'll watch the game thinking of you. And that will keep happening and happening. Rip Good Coach Brooks.

[ravens4life86]

Man ..Life Sucks. Somebody cure cancer already. RIP CB... 1 hell of a Dline coach

[Moderator 3]

So sad to lose such a good man so soon.  R.I.P. Coach.  There are many, many, people who will never forget you.

[PurpleCity5]

R.I.P to a great coach but to even a better man. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those who loved him. You'll be missed coach but never forgotten. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

I hate this. 

First Tray and now Coach Brooks. Will say a few prayers for his family tonight. 

I thought for a while he was the next great Ravens defensive assistant to become a great coordinator, but this sickness took him too soon. 

Had hoped he would be able to fight and beat this - but cancer has beat even the best of us. 

A Raven since 2005... and will always be. 

RIP Coach. You will be missed. 

[dirtybird66]

I always heard his name mentioned with great respect whenever it was mentioned,i feel sorry for the RAVENS family and now the BROWN'S QB.

[dirtybird66]

sounds like the perfect type of coach and man.

[stixfix69]

This feels like getting punched in the gut, I always felt he deserved a shot at being our DC, as so many players played so hard for him, and truly respected and loved this man.....This just really stinks, and my condolences to the Brooks family......

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

Praying for Clarence's family. May he rest in peace.

[ThatsMyJoeTerback]

Oh my goodness. I'm shocked.

Great leader and person. RIP Mr. Brooks.

 

[ftballfan]

 

Steeler fan here...condolences to the the family, the entire Ravens organization, and the Flock on the passing of coach Brooks. By every standard he was a great coach and an even better person. RIP.
Some things are more important than footbal. Cancer is one of them.