Celine dion shares video thanking workers on the front line and tells fans, i know we will get. Driver isnt waffling, isnt demanding a trade, and hasnt even begun to think about retirement which is actually part of. Green bay packers donald driver retires, reaction by san. He made his decision public knowledge on twitter early thursday morning. Green bay packers receiver donald driver announced on espn radios mike and mike in the morning thursday that he is retiring after 14. An announcement on twitter not moments ago up my friend of the program. Coach mac has a bit of a slip of the tongue at donald driver s retirement ceremony at lambeau field. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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 spoke after being inducted into the packers hall of fame. From homeless to hero, my journeys on and off lambeau field hardcover october 22. Green bay packers wide receiver 19992012 donald driver spoke to fans and media at his retirement celebration in the lambeau field atrium on wednesday, february 6. Donald driver to announce retirement on twitter video.
Donald driver sits down with laura okmin to discuss his career and retirement. Donald driver day today in wisconsin to celebrate driver s retirement. More than 1,000 tickets were distributed, free of charge, on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Video by tom silverstein be part of wisconsins newsroom, send your. The retirement ceremony to honor packers wide receiver donald driver kicks off wednesday morning at 11. See former packers and friends of driver wish him well in retirement, photos of drivers.
See more ideas about donald driver, green bay packers and green bay. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards. New orleans no other uniform would fit donald driver. With his wife betina at his side, green packers alltime leading receiver, donald driver, waves to fans during his retirement ceremony wednesday, feb. Donald driver retired from football four months ago, but the former green bay packers star says that has not stopped a. Donald driver s retirement celebration was held in the atrium of lambeau field in green bay wisconsin wednesday, feb. The online home for nfl network video and exclusive nfl filmsrelated content. Im calling it a career posted by mike spofford on january 31, 20 7. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. Donald driver, the packers alltime leader in receptions and receiving yards, is calling it quits. Jordy nelsons career with packers viewing of 2008 packers highlights film set for wednesday night, june 17 versatile brock too valuable to not be on the field. Packers wr to retire from nfl in february video football. Before donald driver and his family caught a flight out of town, number 80 made one last stop.
Donald driver is the green bay packers alltime leading wide receiver, a super bowl champion, new york times bestselling author and season 14 dancing with the stars champion. See former packers and friends of driver wish him well in. 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 planned for feb. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver announces his retirement from the. Video by tom silverstein be part of wisconsins newsroom. Watch green bay packers wide receivers full retirement celebration at lambeau field.
Donald driver s thank you fans tour taking place from august 10 is the first tour ever for a professional athlete to thank his fans. Alltime green bay receiving leader donald driver has decided to retire from the nfl after a 14year career with the packers. Driver has made over a dozen appearances on good morning america, and has also appeared on popular programs such as ellen, the chew, extreme. Recently inducted into the packers hall of fame, donald wanted to do something special for the fans in wisconsin with some fun and surprise visits, and it will culminate at his final charity softball. Donald driver is a multitalented athlete and entertainer.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Donald driver retires from green bay packers in style. Donald driver speaking fee and booking agent contact. Green bay packers wide receiver 19992012 donald driver took questions from media at his retirement celebration in the lambeau field atrium on. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. In 1999 he joined the green bay packers in the national football league as a seventh round pick out of alcorn state university. Donald driver announces 2020 driven to achieve award recipients 01152020. Up next green bay packers legend donald driver surprises donors at a goodwill donation center duration.
Wide receiver donald driver says hed be open to coming out of retirement to play again for the packers. Donald driver talks about his career and retirement. Driver announced his retirement in january 20, and the packers hosted a public retirement ceremony in february. While getting a little choked up, he paused, and let out an oh, shit. Donald driver s memoir already climbing charts posted by mike spofford on september 27, 20 10.
One lucky school to get starstudded visit abc news. Ive always said i never want to wear another uniform. Quotes from around the nfl on donald driver s retirement. Afterward, check back for a photo gallery and updated news and notes from the scene. While playing at alcorn state he caught 88 passes for 1,993 yards and was named athlete of the year in his conference multiple times for her performance on the football field and on the track. Donald driver retirement 262 guys i likedd and the gov. Donald driver, green bay packers legend, shares his rags to riches story, from living in a uhaul trailer, to achieving greatness as a star wide. Donald driver announces retirement the green bay packers wide receiver says announce hes ending his career after 14 years in nfl. Speakers included presidentceo mark murphy, gm ted thompson. All driver retirement tickets distributed posted by mike spofford on february 1, 20 10. Green bay packers official blog donald driver on radio. The green bay packers alltime leading receiver announced his retirement thursday morning, with a public ceremony planned for feb. Driver tells all about his life growing up to his retirement with americas teamthe green bay packers. Packers everywhere sign donald drivers retirement card go packers, packers.
Quotes from around the nfl on donald drivers retirement. Donald driver would come out of retirement for the green bay packers. Driver caught the ball at the san francisco 39yard. Packers wide receiver donald driver announced his retirement from the nfl he. Driver, who turns 38 in two days, confirmed the news of his retirement thursday morning morning via a press release. Packers wr donald driver joined by 100s of fans, governor. Donald driver of green bay packers announces retirement. Donald driver says hes open to coming out of retirement.
The storied career of donald driver officially came to a close wednesday. Tyler dunne will report live from donald driver s retirement ceremony. Find highquality donald driver stock photos and editorial news pictures from. Donald driver, retiring after 14 seasons, didnt want to. Josh elliott, lara spencer and sam champion discuss donald driver s retirement and the super bowl. Donald jerome driver is a celebrity from season 14 of dancing with the stars.
Watch the donald driver tribute video played during drivers retirement event at lambeau field. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. San francisco 49ers safety donte whitner talks about donald driver and his retirement announcement from the super bowl thursday. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver has announced his intention to retire from the nfl after 14 seasons. Donald driver announces retirement from nfl to conclude 14. Following is a transcript of donald driver s retirement speech from wednesday at lambeau field. Transcript for one lucky school to get starstudded visit.
Transcript for donald driver announces retirement some breaking news here by the way as well gets very quickly. Video donald driver was declared as dancing with the stars 2012 winner on tuesday, may while katherine jenkins landed as second and william levy on the third place, as shown in the video below. I told myself that i wasnt going to cry today so im going to try to hold all the emotions back. Donald driver of green bay packers to retire after 14 nfl seasons. Packers coach mike mccarthy said driver s 61yard touchdown against the san francisco 49ers during the 2010 season embodied the player he was. Is it time for the green bay packers wr to move on. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. The green bay packers fan favorite was honored for his many achievements during an emotional retirement ceremony. Green bay packers retire donald driver in grand style.
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