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Thank You, Toronto

Toronto made me feel like I belonged — like I was a part of this movement that we were all building together. And in my heart, I will always be a part of that m

Goodbye, Alabama

Everyone thinks they know Alabama. It’s like I don’t even have to ask people. I can already tell what they're thinking.

Goodbye, Tennessee

You play it out in your backyard or on Madden. But those are just dreams and video games. This was real.

Goodbye, Aggieland

What makes being an Aggie so meaningful isn't something that can be seen or touched. It’s deeper than that.

Thank You, Clemson

There was no way we were going to let it slip away again. And we didn’t.

A Letter to the Gator Nation

The University of Florida has changed my life. And I don’t mean that in the cliché way. I mean every single syllable of it.

Thanks for the Memories, Boston

When I came to this city, I didn’t know if I had a future. Now I have a home.

Thanks for the Memories, New York

Some players are born to be Yankees, you know what I’m saying? I was born to play against the Yankees.

The Best Team I've Ever Known

I wear my heart on my sleeve. Because that sleeve of that jersey, on this team for this country, is sacred to me.

Thanks for the Memories, Minnesota

You know Big Papi. But when I came to this country, I was a simple guy who was trying to have fun and make his dream come true.

Thanks for the Memories, Long Island

I remember the noise of the crowd before the game. It was shaking the building — literally shaking.

Tar Heel

Because of my teammates and the entire UNC community, I’m going to play in the NBA. And because of coach, I’m going to enter the league as a man.

Spartan for Life

My parents say that on November 16, 1993, I came out of the womb in a Michigan State jersey.

Dear Buckeye Nation

My biggest goal in life was simple: to get accepted to The Ohio State University, to put on that scarlet and gray uniform, and to one day play football for the

Thank You, Chicago

The former Cubs infielder says goodbye to the fans and the city of Chicago while welcoming his new opportunity with the Yankees.

Thank You, Rip City

You all were amazing to me from the moment I landed in Portland to my last moment as a Trail Blazer, and I can't tell you what that means to me. I gave everythi

Thank You, Atlanta

I’m really excited about my future in Toronto, but it only feels right to say a proper goodbye to the city of Atlanta, which will always feel like a home to me.

Thank You, Pittsburgh

My time in Pittsburgh came to an end yesterday when I signed with the San Jose Sharks, and guys like Rob Scuderi and Marc-Andre Fleury are part of what make it