Megatron retires ...... - 美式足球

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/707235849025544193
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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
高掛球鞋

Top 10 moments of Calvin Johnson's Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNdpxWNAe1Q

退休聲明: (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，我必須為我宣布退休的方式向各位道歉。雖然我能理解這深大的意義，然而
最了解我的人能夠理解為什麼我寧願低調，也不願意開記者會宣布。

"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.

經過漫長且多次的與親友討論後，在打了生涯最後一役後，我決定結束我在雄獅隊
以及美式足球的生涯，從此退休。

"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.

我必須說這是個非常艱難且經考慮的決定。如我所言，我和我的親友在抉擇過程中花了
諸多心思而我也坦然接受這一切。

"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.

同時，我也希望各位能夠理解我對美式足球的熱愛以及崇高的敬意。他給了我和我的家人
許多寶貴的經驗。對此，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 -- thank you for all your love and
support.

在我宣布退休的當下，我發現我要感謝的人太多了。首先，我要謝謝我的家人.....
.感謝你們的愛及支持。

"I also want to especially thank Mrs. Ford and the Ford Family for all their
support over the years. They are tremendous owners and I loved playing for
them. I would also like to recognize Mr. Ford, who I was honored to know and
play for before he passed away.

我也特別感謝福特太太以及福特家庭多年來的支持及用心。他們是很棒的老闆而我也
非常高興能為他們效力。我也很榮幸能夠在福特先生有生之年，與他相識。我也感謝
他的栽培。

"While it would be hard to name them all, I would also like to thank all of
my teammates past and present.

雖然我無法一一說出他們的名字，但我也想感謝我過去即現今一起奮鬥的隊友們。

"I also want to thank all of my coaches who I played for, in particular Coach
Caldwell for his support, wisdom and guidance over the past two seasons. I
loved playing for Coach Caldwell.

我也感謝我生涯中所遇到的各位教練，尤其是Caldwell教練。感謝他兩年來的支持、
領導、以及栽培。

"There are so many other people I would like to recognize and thank for what
they have done for me throughout my career, but rather than risk forgetting
someone, I will simply say 'thanks' to everyone.

我要感謝的人實在是太多了......為了避免漏掉，我只能說:「謝謝大家!」

"And finally, to the fans of Detroit and Michigan. I so appreciated your
passionate support over the years and truly enjoyed playing for you. I loved
playing in Detroit and will forever be a Lion. My biggest regret is that I
wasn't able to help give our fans a championship. But I do believe the future
of the Lions is bright and with the leadership from people like Rod Wood and
Bob Quinn, who I have gotten to know over the past few months, I am confident
that our fans will soon be rewarded with the championship you deserve.

最後，我非常感謝底特律及密西根州的所有球迷。我感謝你們多年來熱情的支持，並以
為你們奮戰而感到欣慰。我熱愛在這打球的感覺並永遠心在雄獅隊。我最大的遺憾是
我無法為我們的球迷贏得總冠軍。然而，我相信雄獅隊未來潛力無窮，並在有像是Rod
Wood及Bob Quinn等我在這幾個月認識的人領導下，我確信我們的球迷們終將獲得他
們應得的超級盃冠軍。

"From the bottom of my heart I thank you all for everything."

最後，我衷心感謝各位的支持及厚愛，謝謝!
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Thank you, Calvin Johnson
Thanks for the memories!

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