1974 Retirements

S Garet deVale - Springfield, MA - Creator: QCS
College: West Mass State
Drafted: 1959 - MTL - Round 1, Pick 3
Teams: Montreal Rouge (1959-1970), Long Island Raiders (1971), Pittsburgh Blacksmiths (1972), Montreal Rouge (1973)
Captaincy: MTL - A (1967-1970)
McCallister Cups: 1 (1973)
Awards: 1x Most Outstanding Player (1967), 1x Defensive Player of the Year (1966)
All-Stars: 7x (1961-1967)
Player of the Week: 14x
deVale’s career started in 1959 after going 3rd overall to the Montreal Rouge in the draft. For the next decade, deVale would be the face of the Montreal defence. His unequivocal speed and nose for the football made him a lethal force on the back end, creating many turnovers. deVale made his first real mark on the team’s history in the 1962 playoffs, where he was able to get into the backfield on a botched snap to QB Connor O’Rourke. O’Rourke controlled the ball and still tried to give it to RB Marcus Devonshire, but deVale was already there, knocking the ball loose. The play would lead to Montreal’s first McCallister Cup appearance since 1953, however, they would fall short in the big game. A few years later, deVale would capture his first big award, winning the Defensive Player of the Year in 1966. The Rouge would also go on a run in the playoffs, getting past Halifax and Long Island en route to the 48th McCallister Cup. Once again, Montreal came up short. deVale would follow up his DPOY season with an even better 1967 season, becoming the 2nd defensive player to take home the Most Outstanding Player award, with 10 interceptions, 3 of which were taken back for touchdowns. The Rouge struggled to get back to the big game in the following seasons. After a disappointing 4-8 season in 1970, deVale, still desiring the McCallister Cup, would head out in search of the elusive trophy. His first stop was with the defending champs in Long Island, which ended with the team missing the playoffs. The next year, he joined the Blacksmiths, who did get to the Semi-Finals, but fell short against Vancouver. At 36, deVale had lost a step in his game, but still wanted to take one more crack at the title. He would rejoin the Rouge as a depth player, who had rebuilt themselves into a contender. In his final season, the Rouge would reclaim the Cup, ending deVale’s career on a high note, which included a blocked field goal to seal the victory for Montreal.


LB William Washington II - Albany, NY - Creator: Kingsfan11
College: Western New York
Drafted: 1963 - LI - Round 1, Pick 2
Teams: Long Island Raiders (1963-1973)
Captaincy: LI - A (67-69), LI - C (70-73)
McCallister Cups: 2 (1965, 1970)
Awards: 2x Defensive Player of the Year (1965, 1967), 1x Playoff MOP (1965), 1x McCallister Cup MOP (1965)
All-Stars: 6x (1965-1970)
Player of the Week: 11x
William Washington II arrived in the NAAF in 1963, being selected 2nd overall by the Long Island Raiders in 1963. Washington learned the ropes under LB Gene Benson and LB Deon Wiggins in his first couple of seasons before becoming the top LB by his 3rd season in 1965. The 1965 season would be a big one for Washington, as he established himself as one of the best players in the league, taking home Defensive Player of the Year. Washington led the league’s best defence, which only allowed 11.8 points a game during the season, which was good enough for the 2nd-best points against per game of all time. To cap off the historic season, the Raiders would take home the trophy in a win over the Louisville Thunder, earning Washington’s first McCallister Cup win. Washington was later named Playoff and McCallister Cup MOP, netting him 3 awards in one season. Washington earned a big payday in the offseason and continued to be the central force in the Raiders’ dominant defence. In 1967, Washington was named an alternate captain and would win his 2nd Defensive Player of the Year award. He also led the Raiders back to the McCallister Cup, but they fell short against the Blue Wings. In 1970, Washington would be named the team’s Captain under new head coach Levi Bray. Washington’s leadership shone as the Raiders returned to the top with a shocking McCallister Cup win in 1970. 1970 would be Washington’s last strong season as he battled injuries over his final few years. In 1973, Washington suffered a significant ligament tear that was hard to recover from. He was able to play a little down the stretch, but he was not the same player. At this point, Washington has done everything he had set out to do and is happy to retire. He is expected to step into a coaching role with the Raiders moving forward.


DL Bjorn Sigmarsson - Jemtland, ME - Creator: Dan O’Mac
College: Maine State
Drafted: 1961 - LOU - Round 1, Pick 4
Teams: Louisville Thunder (1961-1969), Boston Independents (1970-1972), Montreal Rouge (1973)
McCallister Cups: 2 (1962, 1973)
All-Stars: 6x (1962, 1964-1968)
Player of the Week: 3x
Sigmarsson comes from Icelandic parents, growing up in Jemtland, Maine. After dominating at Maine State in college, he was drafted 4th overall by the Louisville Thunder in 1961. Sigmarsson had a solid rookie season, being nominated for Rookie of the Year, but lost out to DB Neville Falkner. By his 2nd season, Sigmarsson was a key player on the Thunder D-line. The Thunder defence was dominant in 1962, taking the Thunder all the way to the top with a McCallister Cup win over Montreal on their own field. Sigmarsson continued to grow into the top D-lineman for the Thunder during the prime of his career, having 6 All-Star seasons. He would get back to the McCallister Cup in 1965, but failed to capture a 2nd title then. After the disappointing 0-12 season in 1969, Sigmarsson decided to leave the now rebuilding team. He would sign with the Boston Independents in the offseason, playing the next 3 seasons with the historic club. Sigmarsson’s play started to decline in the 3 seasons and eventually found himself on the way out after the ‘72 season. In his final year, he would join the Montreal Rouge, playing a supportive role in the D-line. He would help Montreal capture the McCallister Cup to cap off his career with a 2nd championship.


DL Lucas Kipling - Dale, IN - Creator: DireBear
College: Louisville State
Drafted: 1961 - MTL - Round 2, Pick 16
Teams: Montreal Rouge (1961-1970), Louisville Thunder (1971-1973)
McCallister Cups: 1 (1971)
All-Stars: 4x (1964, 1966-1968)
Kipling was overlooked a bit heading into the 1961 draft, coming in behind DL Bjorn Sigmarsson and DL Fred Webster as the top DL in the draft rankings. However, Kipling proved that he was in contention to be the best. Montreal would take a chance on Kipling at 16th overall. It did take Kipling a couple of seasons to develop his skills, but by 1964 he was an All-Star-calibre player. From there, he continued to get better with each season, continuing to prove that he was worthy of a higher draft pick. He would earn 3 more All-Stars in his career. He would also help Montreal reach the McCallister Cup in 1962 and 1966. After the 1970 season, Kipling elected to leave Montreal, heading homeward to Louisville, where he attended college. In his first season with the Thunder, Kipling helped the team return to the top, winning the McCallister Cup. The championship win was the final piece of the puzzle for Kipling, but he still played two more seasons, still holding a significant role with the team up until his retirement. 


K Ira Foster - Ottawa, ON - Creator: GoRedSox96
College: Rideau
Drafted: 1957 - PRO - Round 3, Pick 28
Teams: Providence Gold Stars (1958-1963), Ottawa Royals (1964-1973)
McCallister Cups: 0
Awards: 1x Special Teams Player of the Year (1972)
All-Stars: 3x (1965, 1969, 1972)
Player of the Week: 1x
Ira Foster entered the NAAF out of Rideau in 1957. He was selected by the Gold Stars in the 3rd Round, 28th overall. After being on the reserve for a season, Foster became the starting kicker for the Gold Stars in 1958. He would hold down the position for 6 seasons and be a part of the Gold Stars’ run to the McCallister Cup in 1963. However, he would leave the team following the season, electing to return home to Ottawa. He was already a strong kicker with Providence, but he stepped it up in his new home. In 1965, he would be an All-Star for the first time, as well as becoming the first kicker to take home a Player of the Week nod. He would earn a 2nd All-Star season in 1969, while helping the Royals to a McCallister Cup appearance. Finally, in 1972, Foster would finally win the Special Teams Player of the Year award, becoming the oldest player to win it at 37 years old. 


WR Julius Drake - Grand Rapids, MI - Creator: DireBear
College: Michigan
Drafted: 1962 - BUF - Round 1, Pick 7
Teams: Buffalo Blue Wings (1962-1972), London Tigers (1973)
McCallister Cups: 4 (1964, 1966, 1967, 1969)
All-Stars: 2x (1966, 1967)
Winning is important to Julius Drake. So much so that he gets frustrated when he doesn’t. Drake would find himself in the midst of a rebuild when being selected by Buffalo in 1962. His first two seasons saw the team put together 2 straight 4-7-1 seasons. However, in his 3rd season, the Blue Wings broke through into a dynasty. They would win 4 Cups in 6 years with Drake in the receiving corps. During the first Cup win, Drake played 2nd fiddle to WR Zachariah Pembroke, but by the 2nd and 3rd, Drake was the #1 WR. Both of those seasons in ‘66 and ‘67, Drake would be an All-Star. By the time the Blue Wings won a 4th title during Drake’s career, he had slipped behind younger talent in Jimmy Jack and Tracy Driscoll. He loved playing a supporting role as long as the team remained winning, which they did, earning a playoff berth in each season until 1972. After the ‘72 season, the Blue Wings hoped to get younger, so Drake was let go. He would finish his career as a member of the Blue Wings’ rivals, the London Tigers, where he played a supporting role to Lloyd Lane and Cole Fletcher. The Tigers did reach the Semi-Finals in his lone season there. 


RB Gary Hubbard - Red Deer, AB - Creator: Wallflower
College: UEdmonton
Drafted: 1963 - WFU
Teams: WFU (1963-1969), Edmonton Rangers (1970-1973)
Captaincy: EDM - A (1970-1973)
McCallister Cups: 0
All-Stars: 1x (1970)
Hubbard was a workhorse throughout his career with the Rangers. Especially during the 60s, competing in the WFU. Hubbard helped Edmonton pick up 3 McKenzie Cups in the WFU in 1963, 1965, and 1966. He also led the team to 3 other appearances in the McKenzie Cup game in 1964, 1967, and 1969. Once the Rangers stepped into the NAAF, Hubbard remained a solid force in the backfield. He would power his way into being an All-Star in 1970 and was an Offensive Player of the Year finalist. Over the next few seasons, Hubbard remained the primary back in Edmonton, but his effectiveness was dwindling. Hubbard felt that it was time for Edmonton to move on to younger players at the position and elected to retire from the game. He is expected to remain with the club as a RB coach going into next season.


OL Millard Streety - New London, CT - Creator: idm
College: Rhode Island State
Drafted: 1963 - HFX - Round 3, Pick 29
Teams: Halifax Mariners (1964-1971), Providence Gold Stars (1972), Toronto Steelheads (1973)
McCallister Cups: 2 (1968, 1972)
All-Stars: 2x (1968, 1969)
Millard Streety was a part of one of the strongest draft classes for a team, with Halifax selecting DL Wayne Baxton, WR Jav Kerrigan, OL Clifford Pratt, LB Bear Donnelly, and WR Shane Steadman, along with nabbing Streety in the 3rd Round. Streety certainly wasn’t a star compared to his draftmates, but he still made a mark in the league. Streety would spend the first 8 seasons over 9 years in Halifax, being a staple on their O-line. He would help the team win their first championships in Halifax in 1968, which was also his first All-Star season. He would be an All-Star again in 1969, a couple of years before he decided to leave in free agency. Streety would sign a 2-year deal with Providence, helping them win their first title in the NAAF in 1972, earning a 2nd Cup. Unfortunately, due to the cap, Providence would have to move Streety, and they traded him to Toronto, where he would finish his career. 


WR Larry Mossholder - Hastings-on-Hudson, NY - Creator: Dan O’Mac
College: Hudson River (DIV 2)
Drafted: 1962 - LI - Round 4, Pick 33
Teams: Long Island Raiders (1962-1973)
Captaincy: LI - A (1971-1973)
McCallister Cups: 2 (1965, 1970)
All-Stars: 1x (1972)
Mossholder was raised by parents who own a small flower shop in his hometown, North of NYC. They didn’t have much of an interest in Mossholder’s football obsession, and didn’t think that would be a career. He would attend Hudson River University, a local school, and he walked on to the football team and dominated. He was so good that teams were giving him a look late in the 1962 draft. The Raiders would take a chance on the local Division 2 athlete. Mossholder would make the pick worth it. His size and reliable hands would lead him to have a great career. He would spend all 12 seasons with the Raiders. He would capture two titles in 1965 and 1970, but it wasn’t until a 9-touchdown season in 1972 that saw Mossholder earn his lone All-Star nod. Mossholder also served as an Alternate captain in his final 3 seasons. Finally, he is calling it a career and is currently planning on returning to his old school to coach more local talent.


LB Shawn Anderson - Victoria, BC - Creator: Wallflower
College: Royal Gardens
Drafted: 1964 - WFU
Teams: WFU (1964-1969), Vancouver Wolves (1970-1973)
McCallister Cups: 0
All-Stars: 1x (1972)
During his career in the WFU, Shawn Anderson was one of the best in the game at his position. A consistent tackle machine for the Wolves, who led the way on defence towards 4 McKenzie Cups (5 if you count the win over Minnesota in the 1970 NAAF Playoffs), which included 3 in a row from 1967-1969. Unfortunately for Anderson, his career stumbled once he reached the NAAF. He would be injured for a significant time in 3 of the 4 seasons he played in the NAAF. To his credit, in the lone season that he was able to stay on the field, he was an All-Star. Anderson still played a role in helping the Wolves reach the McCallister Cup in 3 of his 4 seasons in the league. He ultimately decided to retire due to a badly torn muscle during his final season.


WR Nathan Murray-Lawrence - Halifax, NS - Creator: Kingsfan11
College: Nova Scotia
Drafted: 1964 - HFX - Round 1, Pick 11
Teams: Pittsburgh Blacksmiths (1965-1968), Halifax Mariners (1969-1972), Montreal Rouge (1973)
McCallister Cups: 1 (1973)
All-Stars: 1x (1966)
In 1964, the Halifax Mariners made the trade to move up to 11th to select the local kid in Nathan Murray-Lawrence. It was a dream come true for the Halifax native who would love to represent his team. Unfortunately, he was unable to do so as in his 2nd year, before making the Mariners’ active roster, Murray-Lawrence was left unprotected in the 1965 expansion draft and was selected by Pittsburgh. Murray-Lawrence still made the most of the situation, playing quite well in the early days in Pittsburgh, earning an All-Star nod in 1966, catching 6 touchdowns. He would catch 7 the next season, but didn’t make the All-Star team. After spending 4 seasons with Pittsburgh, Murray-Lawrence would head back to Halifax as a free agent, finally stepping on the field for his hometown. However, he was not as productive with the Mariners being slotted behind Shane Steadman and Jav Kerrigan. Injuries also limited him in his time with Halifax. After an unsuccessful tenure in Halifax, he would move on to Montreal for his final season, but it was cut quite short by another significant injury. He did return in time for the playoffs, but was limited. Still, the Rouge did win the Cup in his final season, earning him at least a Cup before retiring.  


RB Raymond Green - Dayton, OH - Creator: Rugrat
College: North Indiana
Drafted: 1963 - IND - Round 3, Pick 26
Teams: Indiana Victors (1964-1969), Pittsburgh Blacksmiths (1970), Montreal Rouge (1971), London Tigers (1972), Pittsburgh Blacksmiths (1973)
McCallister Cups: 0
Player of the Week: 2x
The Indiana Victors took a chance on North Indiana product, RB Raymond Green, in the 3rd Round of the 1963 draft. Green would turn out to be a solid player, eventually taking over the starting job for RB Cody Barnes in 1966, where he would score 16 times. That same season, the Victors had selected RB Reggie Whitehead in the 1st round, but Green was making the case to be the franchise back instead. The Victors would trade Whitehead in 1968, and Green would lead the way as the Victors made it to the McCallister Cup that season. However, Green’s production began to drop as well, and by 1970, the Victors were ready to change it up. Green, not getting the starting spot with Indiana, would go on to sign with Pittsburgh. After a solid season in Pittsburgh, the Blacksmiths would bring in Max Tracy, once again leaving Green as a backup. Still with a year left on his contract, he would ask for and be traded to Montreal. He ultimately ended up being more of a mentor to RB Bo Frazier. He did the same for RB Jeremy Royal in his stop in London, before finally returning to Pittsburgh to finish his career behind Tracy.


RB Théodore Lemieux - Quebec City, QC - Creator: Kingsfan11
College: St-Laurent
Drafted: 1962 - BUF - Round 3, Pick 27
Teams: Buffalo Blue Wings (1963-1967), Louisville Thunder (1968-1969), Halifax Mariners (1969), Montreal Rouge (1970), Toronto Steelheads (1971), Buffalo Blue Wings (1972-1973)
McCallister Cups: 3 (1964, 1966, 1967)
Player of the Week: 1x
Théo Lemieux was excited to play with his older brother Charles when he was drafted by the Buffalo Blue Wings, 2 years after his brother was. Lemieux played the first 5 seasons of his career with Buffalo in a support role to MOP winner RB Jimmy Golden. He pulled his weight for 3 McCallister Cup-winning teams. In 1967, with Golden hurt, Lemieux was given the opportunity to shine in the playoffs. He put up 3 touchdowns and 120 rushing yards in a win over the Thunder in the West Division Final to earn his lone Player of the Week nod. He would turn the playoff performance into a big contract with the Louisville Thunder in 1968. He would be given the chance to start, but the magic wasn’t there, and he fizzled out by his 2nd season with the team. From there, Lemieux became a journeyman, getting traded to Halifax in 1969, then making stops in Montreal and Toronto before finally returning to Buffalo for his final two seasons.


QB Michael Benedict - Dowagiac, MI - Creator: Stickman
College: Michigan
Drafted: 1962 - ATH - Round 1, Pick 8
Teams: The Athletics/Halifax Mariners (1962-1966), Ottawa Royals (1966-1968), Toronto Steelheads (1969-1971), Regina Wheat Kings (1971), Edmonton Rangers (1972), Winnipeg Falcons (1973)
McCallister Cups: 0
Benedict was the top QB on the draft board in 1962 as a pocket passing QB who had a solid arm. The Athletics would be the team to take a chance on the Michigan product, selecting him 8th overall. In his first season, he would play backup to QB Caldwell Higgins III on the travelling Athletics squad. Benedict would make his first 3 starts during the season, going 0-3. He would only get one start in year 2, still backing up Higgins during the team’s first season in Halifax. Finally, Benedict would get his first real shot at starting, going toe-to-toe with QB Buck Murphy during the 1964 season. Both QBs started 6 games, with Benedict coming away with the better 2-4 record. The Mariners would have to choose one of the QBs ahead of the Expansion Draft in 1965, and they elected to ride the younger Benedict into the next season. Benedict started all 12 games, going 5-7, in a pretty average season, throwing 13 touchdowns. While Benedict’s performance was maybe slightly below the league average, he was still young and probably deserved a shot, considering 5-7 was still the best season the team had since 1960. However, the Mariners couldn’t pass up the opportunity to add reigning MOP QB Lyle Painter in the offseason, relegating Benedict to the backup role. He was later traded during the 1966 season to the Ottawa Royals. The Royals were still looking for a long-term answer, so they were willing to take a chance on the young QB. Benedict would go 2-1 in 3 starts to finish 1966 and would earn the starting job in 1967. He would once again start all 12 games of the ‘67 season, going 5-7 again and throwing 14 touchdowns, but also 17 interceptions. Again, Benedict was fine, but not good enough. Next season, Ottawa drafted QB Drake Young, and then QB Tyrion Gainsborough beat out Benedict for the starting job, eventually leading the team to a 10-2 record. From here, Benedict became a backup, joining the Steelheads in 1969. In his 3 seasons with Toronto, he would make 4 starts, going 1-3. In the last year with the Steelheads, he was dealt to the Wheat Kings midseason, where he didn’t see the field. He joined the Edmonton Rangers in 1972, making 2 starts (0-2), before he finished his career in Winnipeg this past season. Benedict showed flashes of being an okay quarterback when teams gave him the reins, but he ended up being easily replaced, with plenty of other options available for teams. 


Notable Retirements:
K Frank Hughes - Dover, DE - College: The Colonial College - Creator: Rugrat - Drafted: 1959 - Undrafted
Teams: LOU (63-69), MTL (70-71), TOR (72-73)
Hughes waited a few years to get a chance in the NAAF, but once he arrived, he was able to put together a solid career as a kicker, playing for 11 seasons.

WR Otto Washington - Albany, NY - College: Western New York - Creator: Kingsfan11 - Drafted: 1961 - BOS - R2 | P17
Teams: BOS (62), IND (63-65, 73), LOU (66), LI (67-72*) - McCallister Cups: 1
Washington had a journey of a career with 4 different teams over 12 seasons, but he was able to win a championship alongside his younger brother William Washington II in 1970.

S Calvin Hobbes - Cincinnati, OH - College: Major Cincinnati - Creator: Rugrat - Drafted: 1962 - IND - R3 | P21
Teams: IND (62-64), PIT (65-68), MIN (69-71), LI (72-73) - McCallister Cups: 0
Hobbes is one of two players to be selected by both Pittsburgh and Minnesota in their respective expansion drafts (Red Clarkson was the other). He had a solid career as a consistent starter, but he did move a decent amount. 

DL Quinton Hextal - Niverville, MB - College: Western Manitoba - Creator: Wallflower - Drafted: 1962 - WFU
Teams: WFU (62-69), WPG (70, 72-73), EDM (71), LDN (73) - McCallister Cups: 0
Hextal’s short time in the NAAF was spent all over the map. He would play mostly with Winnipeg, but also had a season in Edmonton in between. He landed in London during his final season, getting a chance to compete with them.

WR Jav Kerrigan - Williamsport, PA - College: Western New York - Creator: Dan O’Mac - Drafted: 1963 - HFX - R1 | P10
Teams: HFX (63-73*) - McCallister Cups: 1
Kerrigan is a player who had lots of potential, but could not stay on the field. He suffered significant injuries in most seasons that he played in his career, which diminished his ability to make an impact on the field. However, despite that, Jav was still a fan favourite in Halifax, managing to come up with big plays, sending the crowd into “JAV! JAV! JAV” chants.

S Peter Sellers - Toronto, ON - College: Toronto - Creator: Wallflower - Drafted: 1963 - BOS - R4 | P35
Teams: BOS (63-64), PIT (65-66, 69-71), PRO (67), HFX (68*), MIN (72), TOR (73) - McCallister Cups: 1
Sellers is another safety who had a winding road of a career, not staying with any team for more than 3 seasons at most. He did manage to land in Halifax during their championship season in 1968. Sellers was almost always a starter wherever he went, carving out a solid career. 

DL Zane Tannith - Hamilton, ON - College: UHamilton - Creator: Darknes - Drafted: 1963 - OTT - R1 | P6
Teams: OTT (63-71), BUF (72), LI (73) - McCallister Cups: 0
Tannith was a staple on the Royals’ D-line for much of the 1960s during the team’s rebuild. He did help them get back to the McCallister Cup in 1969, but a couple of years later, he would end up landing with Buffalo and Long Island to close out his career. 

WR Colby Bancana - Portland, ME - College: Maine State - Creator: Stickman - Drafted: 1964 - OTT - R2 | P19
Teams: OTT (64-71), MIN (72), PRO (73) - McCallister Cups: 0
Bancana loved to be a star and make big plays. He did that a bit during his time with Ottawa in the 60s, but never was quite able to reach #1 WR status. He tried finding a new path late in his career with a year in Minnesota and Providence, but was unsuccessful. 

WR Yahui Sun - Hong Kong - College: St. George - Creator: QCS - Drafted: 1964 - MTL - R1 | P6
Teams: MTL (64-71), PIT (72-73) - McCallister Cups: 0
Sun is the first Hong Kong-born player to play in the NAAF, taken 6th overall by Montreal. For much of the 1960s, Sun and Taylor Karis formed the dynamic duo in Montreal’s offence. Sun would play a couple of seasons in Pittsburgh before finally calling it a career.

DL Winfield Winchester - Ottawa, ON - College: Rideau - Creator: Noe38 - Drafted: 1964 - LOU - R1 | P2
Teams: LOU (64-68), OTT (69-71), MIN (72), REG (73) - McCallister Cups: 0
Louisville made the bold move up to 2nd overall in the 1964 draft to take Winfield Winchester. Unfortunately, Winchester didn’t live up to the high potential and struggled during his time with the Thunder. He would eventually head home to play with Ottawa in 1969, but still couldn’t recover his career. He had a couple more seasons in Minnesota and Regina, but was limited in impact.

WR Bennie Braverman - Danville, OH - College: Central Ohio - Creator: Dan O’Mac - Drafted: 1966 - IND - R3 | P32
Teams: IND (67-70), PRO (71-72*), REG (73) - McCallister Cups: 1
Braverman was never a big name in the NAAF, but was always a solid option for a team’s WR depth. He was able to capture a title in 1972 with Providence before getting a larger role with the Wheat Kings in his final season. However, it wasn’t enough to keep Braverman in the sport and he is retiring to pursue a doctorate and move on to the next chapter of his life.

FULL LIST OF RETIREMENTS

Last edited by Wallflower (7/29/2025 8:24 pm)

Ah, Michael Benedict, nice to see he had a pretty long career (6 different teams too, which is pretty funny!).  And I actual kind of forgot about Colby Bancana too, lol!

Nice to get these little memoirs of past submitted players... I might need to make some more new ones, but I've forgotten if I've already done that recently, haha!

Amazingly detailed work as always!