Tedy Bruschi Retires

Yesterday a great career of 13 years came to an end. Tedy Bruschi’s decided to retire after spending all 13 years of his career with the New England Patriots. He was drafted 86th overall in the 1996 draft and what a remarkable career he had. He accomplished quite a bit for a linebacker including:

-2 time All-American (1994, 1995)
-3 time First-team All-Pac 10 (1993, 1994, 1995)
-1995 Morris Trophy Winner (Defense)
-Second-team All-Pro (2004)
-2 time Pro Bowl selection (2004, 2005)
-Co-NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2005)
-2 time Ed Block Courage Award winner (2000, 2005)
-3 time Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)

In 2005, he suffered a mild stroke which many thought would end his career as football player but came back to play in the fall where he continued to play up until yesterday. Even the often unemotional Bill Belichick was choked up talking about Tedy yesterday stating he was the perfect player. There is not doubt in my mind Bruschi will be in the Hall of Fame someday and will be considered for having one of best comebacks in sports history. Congratulations Tedy on an outstanding career. You deserve all the recognition in the world.