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The dad-of'nine quits the Colts to move on to another rewarding career.
At 39, the quarterback Philip Rivers has announced his retirement from a career that fulfilled one of his “childhood dreams.” After 17 years, which included 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers and a final season with the Indianapolis Colts, the dad of nine has decided to put his football skills to other use, as reported by ESPN.
Although the Colts coach Frank Reich had hoped Rivers would stay on for another season, the athlete will instead be heading to St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, to coach football to students — including his own sons. With this decision, Rivers continues a family tradition: his dad, Steve, was actually a head coach for many years and passed on his own skills to a young Phil (he’s also in the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame).
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Quarterback Philip Rivers' retirement announcement reflects his strong Catholic faith
At 39, the quarterback Philip Rivers has announced his retirement from a career that fulfilled one of his “childhood dreams.” After 17 years, which included 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers and a final season with the Indianapolis Colts, the dad of nine has decided to put his football skills to other use, as reported by ESPN.
Although the Colts coach Frank Reich had hoped Rivers would stay on for another season, the athlete will instead be heading to St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, to coach football to students — including his own sons. With this decision, Rivers continues a family tradition: his dad, Steve, was actually a head coach for many years and passed on his own skills to a young Phil (he’s also in the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame).
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Quarterback Philip Rivers' retirement announcement reflects his strong Catholic faith
