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Calvin Johnson, as expected,retired from NFL.
731 Reception
11,619 Rec Yards
83 Rec TDs
86.1 Rec Yards/game
素有 "Megatron" 美名的 Calvin Johnson
正式宣布退休
高挂球鞋
Top 10 moments of Calvin Johnson's Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNdpxWNAe1Q
退休声明: (via NFL.com)
"Let me begin by apologizing for making this announcement via a statement and
not in person. While I truly respect the significance of this, those who know
me best will understand and not be surprised that I choose not to have a
press conference for this announcement.
首先，我必须为我宣布退休的方式向各位道歉。虽然我能理解这深大的意义，然而
最了解我的人能够理解为什么我宁愿低调，也不愿意开记者会宣布。
"After much prayer, thought and discussion with loved ones, I have made the
difficult decision to retire from the Lions and pro football. I have played
my last game of football.
经过漫长且多次的与亲友讨论后，在打了生涯最后一役后，我决定结束我在雄狮队
以及美式足球的生涯，从此退休。
"Let me assure you that this was not an easy or hasty decision. As I stated,
I, along with those closest to me, have put a lot of time, deliberation and
prayer into this decision and I truly am at peace with it.
我必须说这是个非常艰难且经考虑的决定。如我所言，我和我的亲友在抉择过程中花了
诸多心思而我也坦然接受这一切。
"I also want you to know that I have the utmost respect and admiration for
the game of football. It has provided so much for me and my family and I will
be forever grateful to the game.
同时，我也希望各位能够理解我对美式足球的热爱以及崇高的敬意。他给了我和我的家人
许多宝贵的经验。对此，我感到十分感激。
"With the reality of my decision, I realize there are a lot of people I would
like to thank. I must start with my family