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    Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis to retire

    •January 2, 2013
    • 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 Al Pereira/Getty Images)
    • 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, California. Baltimore won the game 9-7. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images)
    • 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, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
    • 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 G Fiume/Getty Images)
    • 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, Maryland. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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    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, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

    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.