New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi announced his retirement at a press conference on August 31, 2009, after 13 seasons in the National Football League.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4433305
Bruschi joined the National Football League in 1996 and went on to play in five Super Bowls, winning three, earning the Ed Block Courage Award and Pro Bowl selections twice and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2005.http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=153
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Tedy Lacap Bruschi
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Born
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Birthplace
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Height
6'1"
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Weight
247 lbs
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Position
Linebacker
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High school
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College
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Draft year
1996
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Patriots franchise record for appearances in playoff games at 22
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Played in five Super Bowls with the Patriots
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Two-time Pro Bowl selection
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Two-time Ed Block Courage Award winner
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NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2005
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Retired on August 31, 2009
