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The former New York Jets star – with his signature blond, bushy Viking-like beard – announced his retirement in a post on Twitter on Tuesday morning . He was selected to seven Pro Bowls…

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FRISCO Authentic Tyler Thornburg Jersey , Texas (AP) Ken Hitchcock wasn’t sure how long he would coach the Dallas Stars the second time around after 15 years away.

Turned out to be one season.

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