As I am sure everyone is well aware by now, an NFL great, truly one of the greatest to ever play his position, announced his retirement from professional football yesterday. Certainly this man needs no introduction, but his history is long and interesting.
He was born and played high school football in the rural (and I mean rural!) South. Having played various positions in high school, he went to college where he played a position that wasn't a big emphasis for him in high school. Having rather easily made the transition in college, he led his team to a victory over Florida State.
Even though he was known as a hard charging partier, he earned seven Pro-Bowl berths during his illustrious career, and even led his team to a Super Bowl championship.
On the field, he was well known for his personality in addition to his talent and skill, and this as much as anything led to his notoriety.
Now that he is retired, it is a foregone conclusion that he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as one of the greatest players of his era, one of the greatest players at his position, and truly one of the remarkable characters in NFL history.
That is why, in just five short years, the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio will welcome him with open arms. And when that happens, there will be tens of thousands of people in attendance to see WARREN SAPP give his acceptance speech.
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