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To: tejek who wrote (317772)	12/28/2006 1:08:18 PM
From: Road Walker	Respond to of 1576422

re: On average, an athlete's body peaks around 35.........a good number keep playing until they are 40. That gives them 15-20 good years. Assuming they don't get injured. Or cut by their team. I think 5 years or less is average in the NFL.

To: tejek who wrote (317772)	12/29/2006 3:52:05 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576422

# How long do most NFL careers last? # The average length of an NFL career is about 3 and a half seasons. Although there are some exceptional players who have long careers that extend 10 or twelve seasons and beyond, most players only stay active for about three seasons. Players leave the game because of injury, self-induced retirement, or being cut by the team. This also means that while players may make more money than most people, they are only making it for an average of three and a half years. To make sure they are successful in the future, players must invest their money well and make plans for another career when they can no longer play football. nflpa.org More at that link or moneycentral.msn.com "4.82 Length in seasons of the average NBA career" time.com "The average MLB career is fewer than 3 years, which means the majority of players never even reach arbitration, while the owners make billions of dollars." baseballprospectus.com "No, the life of an NHL player is not difficult by the standards of people who worry about paying the mortgage or getting the best health insurance. But the players work hard to be good at what they do. They endure physical pain and the constant possibility of a career-ending injury. Their careers are short--according to the union, the average NHL career lasts about 5 1/2 years." findarticles.com