thefinishline 08/02/10
David Tyree Retires
By Aaron M. Little
After several years of playing in the shadows of more prolific New York Giants, David Tyree immortalized his career with one catch in Super Bowl XLII and that is how the sports world will always remember him. David announced his retirement last week after signing a one-day contract with the Giants so that he could officially retire as a Giant. Although David’s circus catch – where he caught the ball by pinning it against his helmet – will show up on highlight reels for as long as there are such things, David capitalized on his new found fame in 2008 to share his Christian testimony with the world.
David’s testimony is powerful. God saved him from a party lifestyle that was on its way to derailing his life. At the retirement press conference, David said that his future plans are to work in business and ministry. Kudos to David Tyree for being an example of a changed life and the amazing things God will use us for if we just offer our abilities up to Him.
After several years of playing in the shadows of more prolific New York Giants, David Tyree immortalized his career with one catch in Super Bowl XLII and that is how the sports world will always remember him. David announced his retirement last week after signing a one-day contract with the Giants so that he could officially retire as a Giant. Although David’s circus catch – where he caught the ball by pinning it against his helmet – will show up on highlight reels for as long as there are such things, David capitalized on his new found fame in 2008 to share his Christian testimony with the world.
David’s testimony is powerful. God saved him from a party lifestyle that was on its way to derailing his life. At the retirement press conference, David said that his future plans are to work in business and ministry. Kudos to David Tyree for being an example of a changed life and the amazing things God will use us for if we just offer our abilities up to Him.