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    Ray Lewis will retire after Super Bowl

    On Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, Ray Lewis announced he will retire after 17 seasons to spend more time with his sons. On Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, Lewis helped lead the Ravens to a win over the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. 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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    5. Aug 10, 1996; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) on the sideline against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
    6. Aug 10, 1996; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (52) in action against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
    7. CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 20, 1998 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Rav
    8. Ray Lewis during Super Bowl XXXV - Postgame at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. 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
    17. 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
    18. 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
    19. 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
    20. 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
    21. 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
    22. 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
    23. 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
    24. 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
    25. 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
    26. 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
    27. 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
    28. 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
    29. 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
    30. 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
    31. 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