Big John Studd. A basketball star in his youth, Big John Studd entered professional wrestling under the tutelage of fellow giant Killer Kowalski in the mid-70s. A legitimate 7-foot-1, Studd had the mass of an NFL linebacker with hands like baked hams.
Peyton Manning to retire a champion. Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos addresses the media during Super Bowl XLVIII media availability on January 30, 2014, in Jersey City, New Jersey. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He's retiring a champion.
LaDainian Tomlinson officially retires with Chargers. Published: June 18, 2012 at 02:54 p.m. Updated: Aug. 3, 2012 at 01:37 a.m. Future Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson made it official Monday, signing a one-day contract with his original team, the San Diego Chargers, and announcing his retirement from the National Football League.