Former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas, who led the NFL in interceptions during his rookie season in 1995 with nine, died Sunday night of ALS. He was 42.
Thomas’ agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the news.
Thomas had been battling ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) in Crowley, Louisiana.
Thomas played for the Vikings from 1995 through 2001.
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