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Have a good trip, Glover!

Written by footballfan on June 24th, 2009

“I’m blessed that I was able to play this game that I love for so long. It has been such an incredible journey.” La’Roi Glover said. He has decided to retire after 13 seasons, six trips to the Pro Bowl.

It’s really sad that Glover is going to leave Rams. But he’s earned the right to go his own way. He is a true player off and on the field.

As a 35-year-old vetaran defensive tackle, Glover was selected by Oakland in the fifth round of the 1996 draft out of San Diego State. Considered undersized at 290 pounds, he played in just two games as a rookie, with two tackles and no sacks.

His career took off a year later in New Orleans, where he had 50 sacks over five seasons, including an NFL-best 17 in 2000–a rare feat for a tackle. From 1998-2000, only two players had more sacks than Glover’s 35.5–Kevin Carter (39.5) and Warren Sapp (36).

Glover had 21.5 sacks in four seasons in Dallas and 12 in three seasons in St. Louis. He signed with the Rams as a free agent before the 2006 season.

Glover had 627 tackles and 83.5 sacks for his career. He was also known for his durability. After playing 15 games in 1997, Glover played in all 16 games in each of the past 11 seasons.

He has also earned off-the-field honors. He established the La’Roi Glover Foundation in 1999, providing scholarships to San Diego-area students and assisting children’s charities. He was the Rams’ 2007 Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner.

I love this guy, not only his great play in the games but also his kind personality. I wish everything goes smooth in Glover’s rest life with his families. Enjoy yourself, Glover!

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