FORMER VIKINGS STAR DOUG SUTHERLAND MEMBER OF PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS DIES AT 73

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, arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history, has retired for a second time. Gronkowski, who throughout this offseason had been noncommittal about his future, has decided to walk away from football after 11 seasons and four Super Bowl titles."I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held hi