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[BR News]

This Sunday’s game could be Ray Lewis’ last after 17 years in the league.

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[Ravens804]

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[deathonwings52]

My fiance is wondering why I'm getting emotional about Ray retiring? I told her, the Ravens are going to the super bowl baby.....if I feel the way I feel , just imagine how the players and coaches feeling right now....we may not win it but we're going!!

Edited by Grapple Raven, 02 January 2013 - 02:48 PM.
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[sami]

I felt a sinking in the pit of my stomach when I read the headline and tears are making this hard to type. I knew it would happen someday and this is probably the best time to annouce it, little more incentive, but its hard to hear.

Edited by Grapple Raven, 02 January 2013 - 02:49 PM.
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[drillem]

A career that will be remembered. I hope he has some function within the organization going forward or at least is a frequent vistitor. He will be missed.

[globugg]

We knew it had to happen sometime, but it still seems too soon! Thank you for all the many great years, Ray! Baltimore is proud to be your football home - come back and visit. Now, before he goes, it's time to win 4more for B'more!

[ravenscavecreek]

Greatest linebacker of our time, hands down.

[RavenLunatic]

If I could get out on the field for this postseason and win one more SB for you Ray, I would.

Ray Lewis - 52
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[Mystigo_Dragon]

Sad day but a glad day too!

The "General" has fought the good fight and deserves his decision! I am happy that he can now move on with his stated desire to return to his high school Alma Mater in Florida and coach football and mentor young men!

His coaching and mentoring has been much appreciated here with the Ravens!

God Speed, Ray "Sugar" Lewis!!!

[Nick04263]

Anything less than full effort this Sunday from every player would be shocking. I feel like going out there and giving it full effort just after reading this and imagining myself in the locker room when it was announced.

[Blacknpurpletilldeath]

Wow... what a great individual and will always be that Rolemodel for all young present and future ravens players and with that a rolemodel for all NFL players coming in, hes set the standard of being a raven and will always be a legend and future hall of famer 1st ballot without a doubt, hope this gives the team a morale boost to take it all the way just for Ray, you will be missed on the field Sugar Ray, hopefully he can be a coach with the ravens!

[da#1ravensfan]

The Greatest Defensive Player and Leader of All-Time!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ragin'Raven]

As difficult as it is to understand, I applaud him for realizing the right time to walk away from the game. Faith, family, football. He's given almost two decades to the NFL, and most of his life to football. Now it's time to fully invest, 100%, into an area of his life that means more to him than I'm sure football ever did; family and off the field work. Congratulations, Ray Lewis, you deserve to walk into the next phase of your life!

[RavensFanThick&Thin]

Even though we all knew is was coming soon, every true Ravens fan had a tear shed on the inside from this news. Shout out to the G.O.A.T, you will be immortalized in Baltimore!

52 Forever!

[Bruce_Almty]

Thank you Ray for the memories. We Love You and Wish You the Best in the Future

[balfan23]

I know about Pagano's story. It is a worthy story, but we have our own stories. Let's not forget that we started this season with a tribute to the late Art Modell and are wearing an emblem on our jerseys in his honor. Now, we have the greatest ILB to ever play the game set to retire and we want him to go out on top.

I know no one else around the NFL is going to care, because both Modell and Lewis have long since been villains in this league and in the media. But it matters to us. Embrace the bad boy mentality. C'mon Ravens - get out and win it all this year - for Art, for Ray as well as for yourselves and for the city and fans who support you.

GO RAVENS!

[cvilleraven]

Sad day in Baltimore, but we all knew it would happen. Let's just hope the team can get into New Orleans for his retirement party!

[Ravenfanatic22]

wow u will never see a player come around like this again in our lifetime. this is making me tear up

[Blackbird11]

Let's go all the way to New Orleans this year. For Ray.

[CosmicRedPanda]

I got all excited when I saw the playoff video start on the homepage... watched it, loved it... little did I know it underneath was a deep, dark and nasty secret...

I love you, Sugar Ray... just not today... I'll love you again tomorrow after I've had a chance to digest this.

Ugh... I need a drink.

And a PSA to the other 52-mighty-men on the roster; don't screw this up!!