After 12 seasons in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is finally hanging up his cleats.
Known for his hard hits and big, curly head of hair, Polamalu played on two championship teams and will go down as one of the greatest to ever play the position.
He leaves the sport with 770 tackles, 14 forced fumbles, and 32 interceptions in his career.
Reaction to his decision on social media was swift, and appreciative.
From a franchise filled with great football players, Troy Polamalu goes down as one of the greatest of all.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 10, 2015
Troy Polamalu was one of those players who was so good that you couldn’t imagine him doing anything else besides playing football. — Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) April 10, 2015
Most remarkable thing about Troy Polamalu might've been juxtaposition of his on-field violence and off-field tranquility. — Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) April 10, 2015
As @tpolamalu would say, that career of his was "beautiful"... It was a pleasure watching him work, and he made my job easier. Respect. — Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) April 10, 2015
@tpolamalu was simply one of the best players I have seen. Sold out every play. Impacted so many aspects of the game. #warrior
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) April 10, 2015
I'll miss watching Troy Polamalu on Sundays. Intensity and toughness delivered with grace. Wish him well in the next chapter. — Stephania Bell (@Stephania_ESPN) April 10, 2015
It's time like this we should say a little prayer for the guy who has to sculpt the hair on Troy Polamalu's Hall of Fame bust. — Adam Rank (@adamrank) April 10, 2015
Relive some of Troy Polamalu's toughest hits below.
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