Ravens to honor longtime offensive line coach for "My Cause, My Cleats" - ESPN

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens coaching staff will join the NFL's «My Cause, My Cleats» initiative on Sunday by honoring one of their own.

Ravens coaches will wear shoes featuring an image of Joe D'Alessandris, their longtime offensive line coach who died of a heart attack on Aug. 25. The shoe will also sport his nickname, «Coach Joe D.»

When he saw the shoes for the first time, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said: «Look at that smile. It's a thing of beauty. I'm going to wear it with pride.»

«Coach Joe D, look at that smile, a thing of beauty. Deserving of this honor, we'll be proud to wear it. »