Leaving With Large Accomplishments
What five athletes did their final season:
Sandy Koufax: Won 27 games (1966)
Jim Brown: Rushed for 1,544 yards (1965)
Bobby Jones: Won golf’s recognized Grand Slam (1930)
Mario Lemieux: Led NHL in scoring (1996-97)
Reggie White: Led NFL in sacks (1998)
Source: World Features Syndicate
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