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January 15th, 1994-Lawrence Taylor announces retirement

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025
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After the Giants were dominated by the 49ers in the 1994 divisional round of the playoffs, they were met with more bad news soon after. Their star player, Lawrence Taylor announced that it would be his final NFL game.

Taylor was one of the greatest defensive players of all time, winning 3 Defensive Player of the Year awards. He is also one of only two defensive players to win league MVP, joined by Alan Page in 1971.

He was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1999.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.