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    Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis to retire

    Ray Lewis, who hasn't played since October because of a torn right triceps, announced he will retire after 17 seasons to spend more time with his sons. The fearsome 13-time Pro Bowl linebacker symbolizes the NFL – not just the Ravens, says Yahoo! Sports' Jason Cole, and is well known for his explosive personality.

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    4. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis dances during pre-game introductions October 4, 2004 on Monday Night Football at Baltimore, Maryland. The 0 - 3 Chiefs defeated the Ravens 27 - 24. (Photo by Al M
    5. BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 21: Linebacker Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before facing the Dallas Cowboys during the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 21, 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland. The
    6. BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 11: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens gets ready before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on September 11, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Colts de
    7. BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 11: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens tackles Edgerrin James #32 of the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on September 11, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Colts defeate
    8. BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 2: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens walks along the sideline during the game against the New York Jets on October 2, 2005 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Phot
    9. Baltimore Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis pumps up his team versus San Diego at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland, October 1, 2006. The Ravens won 16-13. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images
    10. BALTIMORE - OCTOBER 15: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens enters the stadium before a game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium on October 15, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Panther
    11. CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 30: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 30, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defe
    12. BALTIMORE, MD - JANUARY 13: Linebacker Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts to the crowd while being introduced before a game against the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC Divisional playoff g
    13. BALTIMORE - AUGUST 13: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens waits to get into the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 13, 2007 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume
    14. BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens fires up his teammates against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 20-13. (Photo by
    15. SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 07: Inside linebacker Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a defensive stop against the San Francisco 49ers at Monster Park on October 7, 2007 in San Francisco, Cal
    16. SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 25: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sideline against the San Diego Chargers during their NFL Game at Qualcomm Stadium November 25, 2007 in San Diego, Calif
    17. BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 21: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a defensive stop against the Cleveland Browns September 21, 2008 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by
    18. BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 28: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates recovering the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game on December 28, 2008 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Ma
    19. PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 18: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after he dropped a potenial interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 at H
    20. NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 10: Wide receiver Justin Gage #12 of the Tennessee Titans looks to avoid a tackle by Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter during the AFC Divisional Playo
    21. CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 16: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a defensive stop in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 16, 2009 in Clevela
    22. BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 28: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 28, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The R
    23. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens talks to LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the New York Jets after defeating the New York Jets in their home opener at the New Meadow
    24. FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 10: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates as he walks off of the field after their 33-14 win against the New England Patriots during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff gam
    25. FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is hit as he throws the ball by Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Gillette Stadium
    26. BALTIMORE - OCTOBER 30: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at M&T Bank Stadium on October 30. 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens def
    27. KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 09: Linebackers Ray Lewis #52 and Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate a play during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ar