Retirement, it's the word no one wants to acknowledge

Lets face it, no one wants to admit that it's their time to quit (retirement is a much more comforting word) especially when the person is a Hall of Famer.  The big news is Brett vs. those terrible Packers, who obviously want to move on to the future, instead of "Back to the Future". 

The San Francisco 49ers are my team, so bear with me for a few moments while I review some of the most famous players of our past.  The San Francisco 49ers have their share of Hall of Famers who had the same feeling as Brett does to ending a HOF career.  They did not think it was time to go. While some of the names are obvious, several others are not, so here we go:

Joe Montana:  we all know he signed up with the Chiefs.

Joe Perry:  He moved on to the Colts (61-62)

Hugh McElhenny:  He packed three suitcases, Vikings (61-62) Giants (63) Detroit (64)

John Henry Johnson:  Three bags for him also: Detroit (57-59) Pittsburgh (60-65) Houston (66)

Y.A. Tittle:  New York Giants (61-64)

Ronnie Lott:  Raiders

Jerry Rice:  Raiders

Bill Walsh: Stanford

It is very common for players to move on in the later stages of their career, but few measure up to the success they had with the teams that gave them their fame and glory.  So Brett, move on: You are in good company!