Taguba's retirement, effective January 1, 2007, ended a 34-year career of military service.

Downs has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2013.

September 29, 2005 - Hamm announces his retirement, effective upon the election of a new leader.

Senate seat without a serious challenge until he announced his retirement, effective January 1987.

He has announced his retirement effective October 31, 2010.

Wayne Gardner announces his retirement, effective at the end of the season.

He remained in that role for eleven years until his final retirement, effective August 31, 1975.

Murphy announced his retirement, effective at the end of the season, after 50 years in the major leagues, including 42 with the Mets.

On January 11, 2010, he announced his retirement, effective June 30.

He announced his retirement effective August 31, 2009.