On October 8, 2007, Strong announced his retirement after 15 seasons due to this injury.

On March 11, 2007, Burnitz announced his retirement after 14 seasons.

On March 23, 2009, Schilling officially announced his retirement from professional baseball after 20 seasons.

Though he scored 88 points in the 1958-59 season, Mosienko announced his retirement after 18 seasons of professional hockey.

On October 22, 2007, Skudra announced his retirement after 13 professional seasons.

Bessone announced his retirement effective at the end of the 1978-79 season after three straight losing seasons.

Williamson announced his retirement on January 18, 2010, after 15 seasons with the Panthers.

Elway's career comes to an end today, when it is expected he will officially announce his retirement after 16 seasons.

On March 20, 2012, Trepanier announced his retirement after 18 professional seasons.

On March 6, 2006, Rueter announced his retirement from the game after 13 seasons.