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Ravens Superfan ‘Captain Dee-Fense’ Wes Henson Dies at 70

The team confirmed his death, prompting tributes to a Navy veteran devoted to community service.

Overview

  • The Ravens announced his passing on social media after posts from his daughter and manager circulated.
  • He was 70, a weekly presence at home games known for purple regalia and the signature “D” and “Fence” signs.
  • Henson served 24 years in the Navy and was a cancer survivor, details highlighted in local remembrances.
  • He spent decades visiting hospital patients, encouraging children, and raising money for individual needs and local charities.
  • He was recognized as a Ravens Flockstar in 2016 and often cited his credo of “faith, family and Ravens football.”