He announced his retirement as a professional player in November 2009.

Halfway through the season he announced his retirement as a professional player aged only 29.

Hessenthaler, at the age of 44, announced his retirement as a player after the match.

Near the end of the 1974 season, West announced his retirement as a player.

Jackson played a final season in 1943-44, after which he announced his retirement as a player following a 15-year career.

On October 15, 2005, he announced his retirement as a player.

He announced his retirement as a player following the season.

However, after the 1990 season, Choi announced his retirement from baseball as a player.

He had never announced his retirement as a player.

Oates announced his retirement as a player immediately after the game.