Green packers all time leading receiver, donald driver, right, shares a laugh with wisconsin governor scott walker during drivers retirement ceremony wednesday, feb. Dec 16, 2016 tim duncans jersey retirement marks the end of an era. Donald driver born february 2, 1975 in houston, texas is a former wide receiver for the green bay packers of the national football league nfl who played with the team from 1999 to 2012 after being drafted in the 1999 nfl draft in the seventh round 2th overall out of alcorn state. Donald driver way coming to green bay donald driver 80. President donald trump and consider him a dotard if he keeps using provocative language, such as referring to its leader as. Nashville predators new jersey devils new york islanders new york rangers ottawa senators philadelphia flyers pittsburgh penguins san jose sharks st. Fox 11 had been there tuesday to show her salute to driver. Driver ranks with starr as most beloved packers donald. After playing college football for alcorn state university, driver was picked by the green bay packers in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft. Donald driver statue and street to be unveiled on saturday. May 14, 2017 alex rodriguez congratulates derek jeter on jersey retirement.
Brett favre appeared headed for retirement after beating the bears on dec. Donald driver announced his retirement from the green bay packers on jan. Mar 24, 2019 the milwaukee bucks honored alltime great and current television commentator marques johnson as the teams first player whose jersey was retired at fiserv forum in a heartfelt ceremony that. Driver s retirement ceremony in the lambeau field atrium in front of a few thousand fans reflected, in a roundabout way, on everything in his spectacular 14year career. Packers coach mike mccarthy said driver s 61yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was. Green bay witi wednesday, february 6th was a busy day for donald driver. Dec 19, 2016 tim duncans jersey retirement ceremony sunday night in san antonio showed why the understated superstar was so beloved by his teammates, and why he was the bedrock of the greatest franchise in. The man grew up harder than most can imagine, yet he became a great role model and. Composing himself, as he did at his retirement ceremony in february, driver gave special thanks to former packers gm ron wolf, who drafted him in the seventh round in 1999. Tim duncans jersey retirement marks the end of an era the.
This was the first public retirement ceremony ever held for a packers player. Feb 01, 20 but he doesnt want to wear another jersey. Dec 18, 2017 how would kobe bryant have fared if his legacys darkest chapter happened in the me too era. Driver will make his retirement official in a ceremony. So heres your hug love, thank you so much, said donald driver, retired. Former golden state warriors player chris mullen speaks to audience during a jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of the warriors vs. Green bay packers donald driver retires, reaction by san.
San francisco 49ers safety donte whitner talks about donald driver and his retirement announcement from the super bowl thursday. Warriors to skip halftime routine to watch ceremony bryant will have both no. Driver, who turns 38 in two days, confirmed the news of his retirement thursday morning morning via a press release. While we were there, the longtime packers fan told us of her wish. Donald driver spent all 14 years of his career with the green bay packers, and he is one of the most popular players in team history. Packers wr donald driver joined by 100s of fans, governor. New orleans no other uniform would fit donald driver. Sherron collins fights tears during jersey retirement ceremony. The packers held a public retirement ceremony for no.
Bryant was feted at every nba stop on his retirement tour two years ago, and his final game. Going ashore for the last time is a major transition. Donald driver announces his retirement onmilwaukee. Alex rodriguez congratulates derek jeter on jersey retirement. Marques johnson, bucks organization, fans share heartfelt. Donald driver spoke after being inducted into the packers hall of fame. Driver officially announced his retirement during a ceremony held at lambeau field. The green bay packers alltime leading receiver announced his retirement thursday morning, with a public ceremony planned for feb. Donald driver surprises longtime fan donald driver 80.
Donald driver, retiring after 14 seasons, didnt want to. Spurs retire tim duncans jersey in emotional ceremony. Larry thinks the retirement ceremony coming on february 6th will give driver the goingaway opportunity he deserves. The green bay packers alltime leading receiver celebrated his career during an unprecedented event inside the lambeau field atrium. Nike donald driver jersey for cheapgreen bay packers jerseys women,men,youth,kids hot sale online with free shipping. San antonio spurs manu ginobili from left, tony parker, and former player tim duncan listen to speakers during duncans jersey retirement ceremony held after the game with the new orleans.
A retirement ceremony will be held wednesday in the lambeau field atrium. Donald driver jersey, donald driver green bay packers jerseys spread your wings and fly in your very own donald driver jersey from the green bay packers shop. Donald driver will go down as one of the greatest packers of all time. Frozen love for dd on 21 when a line of fans waited at the lambeau field ticket office in subzero temps for a piece of the 1,000 tickets made available. The lakers have announced that the retirement ceremony will take place on dec. New jersey devils honor martin brodeur with emotional jersey. Spurs jersey retirement ceremony was just perfectly tim. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver announced his retirement on feb. With his wife betina at his side, green packers alltime leading receiver, donald driver, waves to fans during his retirement ceremony wednesday, feb. With the retirement of donald driver and the probability that greg jennings will leave the packers via free agency, the packers. A retirement ceremony will be held wednesday in the. Mayor jim schmitt told hundreds of fans at driver s retirement ceremony wednesday that a street located near the fox river by the titletown brewing company will be named donald driver way.
Donald driver saw angie leroys story on fox 11 and wanted to help. During birds retirement ceremony in 1993, magic showed up wearing a cs jersey and. Packers wr to retire from nfl in february video football. This page is the best resource for navy retirement ceremony information any place on the internet. I told myself that i wasnt going to cry today so im going to try to hold all the emotions back. Donald driver says hes open to coming out of retirement. Donald driver announces his retirement profootballtalk. Donald driver signed custom green prostyle football jersey. As we get ready for the lightnings historic night when they retire martin st. Like other titletown heroes before him, donald driver will have a street named after him in green bay. Feb 06, 20 before donald driver and his family caught a flight out of town, number 80 made one last stop.
Alex rodriguez remains unclear if he was even invited to the derek jeter jersey retirement ceremony. Oct 08, 2010 jerry rice poses with his daughters jada ricel,14, and jacqui rice,23, and son jerry rice jr. New orleans no other uniform would fit donald driver the green bay packers alltime leading receiver announced his retirement thursday morning, with a public ceremony. Green baythe public got to say goodbye to donald driver at his retirement ceremony in february, but hell be back in green bay for a quick hello on saturday. See what our cameras saw, including some warmer shots from. Donald driver, the green bay packers alltime leading receiver in receptions and yards and a member of the super bowl xlv championship team, will formally announce his retirement on wednesday, feb. Donald driver announces retirement from nfl to conclude 14. Spurs retire tim duncans jersey in emotional ceremony one of the greatest to ever play the sport was honored on sunday. Written by donald driver donald drivers 3rd childrens book wonderfully illustrated, full.
Donald driver makes special visit after lambeau retirement. Donald will go out the way he deserves to go out, not coming back and signing a oneday contract with the packers. Donald driver announces retirement, celebration set for february 6th new, 52 comments one of the packers alltime greats has officially announced that he is ending his career. Kobe bryant jersey retirement will include both no. Aug 20, 2011 on the court, larry bird and magic johnson were competitive rivals. Nike donald driver jersey for cheapgreen bay packers jerseys. Packers, fans give donald driver a rousing sendoff pro. Former kansas guard sherron collins thanks various people during a halftime ceremony retiring his jersey, monday, feb. Donald jerome driver was born in houston, texas, 2 february 1975. He says a small, private service will be held wednesday or thursday for family in alabama. North korea threatens to resume calling trump dotard kron4. Chris mullins jersey retirement marred by booing the. Donald driver surprises angie leroy, his 78yearold biggest.
Hell show up for his jersey retirement ring of honor after mark, ted, and mike are gone. New jersey devils honor martin brodeur with emotional jersey retirement ceremony. Driver has announced that his againstallodds career has come to an end, with an official retirement ceremony slated for next wednesday, feb. She didnt have tickets for driver s retirement ceremony, but really wanted a hug from her favorite packer. Dec 05, 2019 north korea threatened thursday to resume insults of u. Posted on june 17, 20 in awards, events, recent news, testimonials donald driver made his way to the stage on saturday at titletown brewing co. Ive always said i never want to wear another uniform. Aug 10, 2017 edgar martinez is almost done writing his speech for saturdays jersey retirement ceremony, and he said the honor made him reflective about his career. Following is a transcript of donald drivers retirement speech from wednesday at lambeau field. File green packers all time leading receiver, donald driver, right, shares a laugh with wisconsin governor scott walker during drivers retirement ceremony in this feb. Donald driver announces retirement from nfl to conclude 14year career. Apr 27, 2017 kansas billionaire businessman phil ruffin, right, and donald trump, shake hands tuesday, july 12, 2005 in las vegas during a ceremony to mark the start of the 64story hotel and apartment tower. From bayonne to green bay, christie cheers beloved cowboys. Donald driver jersey, donald driver green bay packers jerseys.
Donald driver knew his time in a green bay packers jersey was over with one look at. Donald jerome driver is a celebrity from season 14 of dancing with the stars. Before donald driver and his family caught a flight out of town, number 80 made one last stop. Donald driver, others share memories of great career. If you cant get on the field, at least you can feel like youre on it with our selection of donald driver jerseys for men, women and kids. Donald driver honored with street name in green bay. Brodeur was asked if having lamoriello present during his jersey retirement ceremony. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards. Donald driver a legacy that goes far beyond the numbers.
Wide receiver donald driver says hed be open to coming out of retirement to play again for the packers. Donald driver says hes open to coming out of retirement to. Driver now has a street named after him in downtown green bay donald driver way. Hundreds of green bay packers fans erupted into cheers of we want donald. Mar 19, 2012 chris mullins jersey retirement marred by booing. Sep 12, 2017 kobe bryant will have both his jersey numbers retired by the lakers. Gavin degraw, donald driver highlight driven to achieve awards. The sample retirement program has many of the documents you need for a successful retirement ceremony.
Jun 16, 20 wide receiver donald driver says hed be open to coming out of retirement to play again for the packers. Donald driver said the receivers had a meeting before the game and made a promise to not let anything. Autographed brett favre photos, autographed photos, brett. Tim duncan jersey retirement ceremony in photos san antonio. Marques johnson, bucks organization, fans share heartfelt jersey retirement ceremony. Louis retired on july 2, 2015, finishing his career with 1,4 games played, 391 goals, 642 assists, and 1,033 points. Donald driver announces 2020 driven to achieve award recipients 01152020. Alltime green bay receiving leader donald driver has decided to retire from the nfl after a 14year career with the packers. Donald driver announces retirement, celebration set for. Fans froze in line for donald driver retirement ceremony tickets. Green bay packers hosted a public retirement ceremony for driver. Mike mccarthys eyes told donald driver he was done.
Patrik elias becomes the fifth devil to have jersey retired as martin brodeur, a line mates jason arnott, petr sykora among former. Green bays alltime leading receiver and super bowl champion. Donald driver of green bay packers announces retirement. Green bay wluk in the wake of his fathers death, bart starr jr. Donald driver surprises angie leroy, his 78yearold. Donald driver bids green bay farewell lombardi ave. Before donald driver and his family caught a flight out of town wednesday, number 80 made one last stop. Wearing one jersey matters not only to fans, but to players.
It was held in the lambeau field atrium with comments made by mark murphy, ted thompson. Tyler dunne will report live from donald driver s retirement ceremony. Fans froze in line for donald driver retirement ceremony. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. Louis jersey, below you can find a complete guide on what you need to know so you dont miss anything. Donald had a tough childhood living out of a uhaul truck for a period of time during his early teens, after a. Video by tom silverstein be part of wisconsins newsroom, send your.
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