Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Alstott Retirement Press Conference
Nicole Alstott said she would miss Mike's playing days, too
A number of Alstott's teammates were on hand for the announcement, including (from left) Chris Hovan, Shelton Quarles and Anthony Becht
With his son Griffin on his lap and his wife Nicole beside him, Alstott watches a special video recapping his career
Head Coach Jon Gruden appreciated Alstott's leadership and hard-nosed play during their six seasons together
Alstott clearly has many memories that will keep him smiling after his retirement
Alstott, getting a hug from General Manager Bruce Allen, has been told there is still work for him in the organization
Alstott said he appreciated the way Executive Vice President Bryan Glazer and the entire Glazer family treated him like a family member
Executive Vice President Bryan Glazer presented Nicole Alstott with a dozen roses
General Manager Bruce Allen smiled at Alstott's joke about the Bucs' victory over the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII
At the end of his retirement speech, Alstott was greeted with a standing ovation
On hand to support Alstott during his retirement announcement were (from left) Joel Glazer, Bryan Glazer, Nicole Alstott, Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen
Mike Alstott spoke at length about the many people who helped him succeed in the NFL
Executive Vice President Bryan Glazer recalled two specific Alstott runs that meant a lot to him
General Manager Bruce Allen lauded Alstott for always putting the team first
