Mike Burke hated to lose.
He was known for his competitiveness – the most competitive employee his boss has ever known. If the Ravens had 22 Mike Burkes, they’d be even more difficult to mess with on Sundays.
But in October of 2015, Mike found himself competing for his own life when he was diagnosed with Stage IV terminal lung cancer.
On Friday afternoon, Mike passed away at the age of 39, surrounded by his beloved family. He battled the disease, while still trying to help others, for more than two years.
He leaves his wife, Michele, four children, Brennan and Christian (14), Adam (12) and Lily (8), hundreds of Ravens teammates and many more mourning his loss.