It is curious only that her finale leaves Clara in 1856, a 37-year-old widow, with 40 years to live.

A 10-month cool-down without basketball left him with four years of eligibility and presumably an opportunity to play next season.

"I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my golf game," said Sorenstam, who turned 28 last month, leaving her with many strong years ahead.

He could scarcely retire in good conscience leaving two cop-killers with eight years of soft time.

He left football in 1949 with only 30 years of age.

But leaving fashion to personal tailors with more than 200 years of experience is a luxury not everyone can afford.

That left 480 players, or 67 percent, with less than six years of major league service.

He was later granted a medical redshirt, leaving him with 2 years of eligibility remaining in his career.

That has left her with 19 years to study the habits of the city's well-to-do, and she has come to a conclusion.

Wyche left with two years remaining on his five-year contract, a period worth about $1 million.