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Ray Lewis retold the story of his pregame dance roots after doing it for the last time.

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[Ed Reed 20]

Legend

[Poe Toaster]

G.O.A.T.

[Zocketbeatz101]

G.O.A.T, Legend,The General,Original,Blessed,The Man in the Middle and ours.

[Berkeley_Raven]

And to think a coach would tell Ray to not do it. That would be like taking down Mr. Boh or the Domino sign.

[bmoreravens21784]

I'm gonna miss that dance.

[jrs034]

Why would you attempt to ban the dance that wouldn't of gotten Harbaugh started off in the graces of he fans thats for sure

[The Mom Gene]

I got very emotional yesterday watching Ray... And it wasn't only the "squirrel dance". It was that he was able to come back in there after not playing on the team since October and score 13 tackles, almost 2 picks, and a forced fumble... Not to bad for a 37 year old linebacker...

I am going to miss Ray soooooo much. Been a Ravens fan since 1996... It's gonna be a tough thing to swallow.

[reed20fence]

No doubt there'll be a strange emptiness in M&T next year without this legend.

To that end - how absolutely wonderful would it be if one, some, or ALL the Raven players they introduce in next years opener come out doing the Squirrel dance!?

Just to re-assure Balmore that Ray's legacy will live on.

[Dfence4champs2052]

This was so awesome....I loved it from day one and hate to see it go. I had tears both during the pregame and during the montage........special dude we're losing.

[RavenRemy]

The absolute best to ever play at LB. We will miss you RAY! Lets get the Lombardi. GO RAVENS!!!!

[D3x3001]

I would have given an arm and a leg to be at that last game just to see Ray do the dance. I can imagine even the Seahawks stadium wouldn't have been able to reach our sound capacity.

[J.Flacco#5]

You will always be remembered in Baltimore.

[BillicksEGO]

Can't stand the Victor Cruz salsa dance, and don't really like most celebrating. That said, I think Ryan Mink got this one right. With Ray, it's not about him. You never got that feeling. It was always about getting the fans, and the team pumped up for the game. It was always about a "signature" move, by a legend, and never self-serving, Look at me type of thing.....Never thought I'd say it, but I totally agree, we will miss that dance. I will miss seeing him at the bank, and being part of the crowd just going nuts!!!

[KingRavenFan80]

Every time someone says the name Ray Lewis im guna do the Squirrel dance in honor of him =)

[Militant X 1]

I got very emotional yesterday watching Ray... And it wasn't only the "squirrel dance". It was that he was able to come back in there after not playing on the team since October and score 13 tackles, almost 2 picks, and a forced fumble... Not to bad for a 37 year old linebacker...

I am going to miss Ray soooooo much. Been a Ravens fan since 1996... It's gonna be a tough thing to swallow.

me to brah! what a day! i have mixed emotions running through me about Ray's retirement. on one hand...i am happy that Ray will get the opportunity to spend time with his family and watch his boys do their football thing. on the other hand...i will miss not having my favorite and the "ultimate" Raven that i've been cheering for since 96' on the field playing again. much like Ray, i've given my blood, sweat and tears (of fanhood) to him and the Ravens for nearly 20 years. Ray's retirement is the end of an era...an "old school" era. players like Ray don't come around often. i just hope that our present and future Ravens will continue to hold up the standard defensively and to step it up offensively to keep this legacy going. bye Ray! it is going to be strange and weird (at first) viewing the Ravens play an ENTIRE season without you on the field. wow! but thank you sir fall all of the great memories that i will cherish forever as a Ravens fan! peace!

~Mili

Edited by Militant X 1, 07 January 2013 - 09:49 PM.

[Shaky End of the Quarter]

The squirrel dance should be part of the play book. ;-)

[CapoRocky]

That was the beat part of winning. When we win in Denver, I hope Ray does it again.

[Ravensickpuppy]

I would like to see the originator of the squirrel dance do the dance. Have Ray and him do it side by side. As little as this dance may seem to some, it brought a lot of energy to our Ravens. He should be acknowledged. Can we make this happen?

[CEFHCL51]

i got goosebumps watching his dance on sunday. what i didnt see was ray on his hands on his knees and head on the turf before he came out of the tunnel. he genuinely loves this game and city which makes this moment just that much more special