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I've let a lot of things go, and obviously football is one of them. I think the hardest thing to let go is your self-image. That's what I'm working on now.

Ricky Williams

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Ricky Williams
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: May 21
American Football Player
Baseball Player
Canadian Football Player
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San Diego
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