Matt Birk

Matt Birk, 34, is a six-time Pro Bowler for the Vikings who now plays for the Baltimore Ravens. His greatest contribution to the game might not fill a stat sheet, though. After being asked, he agreed to donate his brain after death, telling the Associated Press, "The decision to do this brain donation, if it can help make the game safer for future generations, than why not?"

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