Retirements in 2008

• Nov. 17: John Lynch, who became popular for his bone-jarring tackles, retires after an illustrious 15-year career and nine Pro Bowl selections.
  
  
  

  Chris O'Meara, AP

• Sept. 25: Troy Brown, who played his entire 15-year career with the Patriots and earned three Super Bowl rings, retired as the franchise leader in career receptions.
  
  
  

  Robert E. Klein, AP

• June 11: Jonathan Ogden ended a stellar career with the Ravens in which the offensive tackle garnered 11 Pro Bowl invitations.
  
  
  

  Greg Fiume, Getty Images

• June 9: Michael Strahan decided to call it a career after helping the Giants win Super Bowl XLII. Strahan tallied an NFL-leading 141.5 sacks in his time with the Giants.
  
  
  

  Elsa, Getty Images

• June 9: Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek announced his retirement during a news conference in Detroit.
  
  
  

  Gene J. Puskar, AP

• May 21: Longtime Lowe's Motor Speedway president and one of NASCAR's top promoters H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler announced 2008's Coca-Cola 600 would be his last.
  
  
  

  Terry Renna, AP

• May 20: After not being signed to any MLB team for the 2008 season, Mike Piazza announced his retirement.
  
  
  

  Lisa Blumenfeld, Getty Images

• May 14: Belgium's Justine Henin announced her retirement from professional tennis.
  
  
  

  Geert Vanden Wijngaert, AP

• May 13: Annika Sorenstam announced that the 2008 season would be her last of competitive golf.
  
  
  

  Steve Helber, AP

• March 26: Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA at a press conference at ORACLE Arena.
  
  
  

  Rocky Widner, NBAE/Getty Images