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Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese announced his retirement from broadcasting, ESPN announced Thursday.Griese, who led the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl wins in the 1970's, stepped down after a 29-year career in the booth, many of which he spent on ABC's No. 1 college football team with Keith Jackson.
"I've had a wonderful career and now it's time to experience new things," Griese said, in a statement released by ESPN. "I've had many highlights along the way, from working the NFL's Super Bowl and college football's championship games to covering many of my son Brian's games during his undefeated season in 1997. I want to thank ABC, ESPN and the fans for their support and all the men and women on our TV crews for their patience and support (through) the years."
Griese, a member of both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame, started his broadcasting career with NBC after his retirement from football, and was on that network's No. 1 team, where he got to call a Super Bowl.
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